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Fernand Léger — Composition aux plumes
Fernand Léger

Composition aux plumes

1930

A dynamic composition rendered in bold ink lines showcases Léger's characteristic mechanical aesthetic, with interlocking feathers arranged in a rhythmic, almost industrialized pattern. The artist transforms natural forms into geometric, tubular shapes that reflect his signature style rooted in Cubism and the visual language of modern machinery. Strong contours and confident linework bring a sense of weight and structure to the organic subject matter, bridging the worlds of nature and abstraction.

Medium
ink on paper

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session

November 14, 2018

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Fernand Léger, Composition aux plumes, 1930

A dynamic composition rendered in bold ink lines showcases Léger's characteristic mechanical aesthetic, with interlocking feathers arranged in a rhythmic, almost industrialized pattern. The artist transforms natural forms into geometric, tubular shapes that reflect his signature style rooted in Cubism and the visual language of modern machinery. Strong contours and confident linework bring a sense of weight and structure to the organic subject matter, bridging the worlds of nature and abstraction.

Medium
ink on paper
Year
1930
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Geometric Forms, Cubism, Male Artist, Avant-Garde, Early 20th Century, French Artist, Works on Paper, Modern Master, Ink Drawing, Black and White, Abstract Composition

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Joshua Cohen