The artwork, titled “The Bunch of Turnips,” was created by Fernand Léger in 1951. This piece is a representative of the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and is classified as a portrait. It measures 92 by 73 centimeters and is housed in the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon, located in Lyon, France.
The artwork presents a stylized portrait of a figure, with vivid colors such as blue, red, yellow, and white applied in bold, distinct areas. The figure’s face is divided into segments with striking blue and yellow, reflecting Léger’s characteristic use of strong contrasts and solid outlines. The individual holds a bunch of turnips, depicted with similarly robust lines and saturated hues. Surrounding the figure are abstracted forms and additional colors, contributing to the overall composition with complementary and contrasting patches. The linearity and rhythmic arrangement of shapes in the artwork exemplify Léger’s unique approach to merging human form with abstract elements, epitomizing the Naïve Art style with its straightforward yet sophisticated visual vocabulary.
