“The Roundel, the Plane Smashed,” a notable work by Fernand Leger, is a distinguished example of the Orphism art movement. This abstract composition measures 23 x 29.1 cm and is housed in the Musee National Fernand Leger, located in Biot, France.
The artwork features a dynamic assortment of geometric forms and fragmented elements, rendered in a softly muted color palette. Central to the composition is an elliptical shape with concentric rings of red, white, and blue, juxtaposed against more angular and linear shapes. These forms seem scattered, giving an impression of disarray and movement. The background is imbued with pale greens and yellows, contributing to the overall abstract and deconstructed aesthetic characteristic of Orphism. The artwork invites the viewer to contemplate the interplay between color and form, as well as the underlying sense of mechanical disintegration and abstraction.
