“The Station” by Fernand Léger is an oil on canvas painting created in 1918. It is recognized as part of the Tubism movement, a style characterized by cylindrical forms and mechanical shapes. The painting measures 65 by 81 cm and is a cityscape genre artwork, currently held in a private collection.
In “The Station,” Léger employs bold geometric forms and vibrant colors to depict an urban scene. The composition is densely packed with rectangles, cylinders, and circular motifs, which convey the dynamic nature of a train station. The juxtaposition of yellows, blues, reds, blacks, and whites creates a striking visual effect, suggesting the movement and energy of modern life in the early 20th century. The precision and clarity of the shapes reflect Léger’s interest in the mechanical and the industrial, hallmarks of the Tubism movement.
