“The Merchant of Four Seasons,” a sketch and study by the renowned artist Fernand Léger, is a notable piece from the art movement known as Naïve Art (Primitivism). This artwork is part of the series “Album X la ville” and is currently housed in the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France.
The artwork depicts a merchant, characterized by simplistic and stylized forms typical of Naïve Art. The composition features a female figure, distinguished by her bright red garment, tending to an array of produce laid out before her. The scene is rendered in a manner that emphasizes bold outlines and flat, vivid color areas, reflecting the artist’s unique interpretation of the bustling city’s everyday life that aligns with the ethos of Primitivism. The background hints at an urban setting, framed by geometric patterns that suggest the architectural elements surrounding the merchant.
