“The Woman in Blue,” created by Fernand Léger in 1912, is a portrait painted in the Cubist style. This significant piece is housed in the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France.
The artwork features abstracted, geometric forms typical of the Cubist movement. Its composition is characterized by fragmented shapes and intertwined curves, with a dominant blue area suggesting the titular figure. Various colors, including black, white, red, and shades of brown and cream, create a dynamic interplay against the blue, enhancing the painting’s depth and complexity. The arrangement of forms and balanced use of color demonstrates Léger’s skill in conveying modernist ideas and his innovative approach to portraying the human figure.
