“The Dove (Still Life with Bird),” created by Fernand Léger in 1951, is an artwork belonging to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. This animal painting measures 650 by 500 centimeters and is housed in the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France.
The artwork portrays a stylized dove set against a vivid and abstract background. The use of bold, contrasting colors and simplified forms is characteristic of Léger’s approach, combining elements of modernism with a primitive aesthetic. The dove, central to the composition, is rendered in a minimalist yet expressive manner, framed by geometric shapes and fluid lines that suggest both structure and movement. The harmonious blend of colors and shapes creates a dynamic yet balanced composition, inviting viewers to explore the interplay between form and meaning within the piece.
