“The Yellow Flame,” created by Fernand Léger in 1952, is a genre painting fitting within the Purism art movement. This piece, measuring 66 by 36.5 cm, is housed in the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France.
The artwork exhibits a series of flowing, abstract forms rendered in bold yellow and stark black hues outlined with thick black lines. The shapes interweave dynamically against a neutral background, creating a sense of movement and contrast. The title “The Yellow Flame” aptly describes the fluid, organic shapes that evoke the appearance of flames, emphasizing Léger’s characteristic focus on modernity, abstraction, and the harmonious integration of colors and lines.
