The Accordionist’s Family
Fernand Léger; Jean Bruller; La Guilde internationale de la gravure
Description
Subject Matter:
This print represents Léger's later work in which he moved away from some his more abstract Cubist art. The figures are typical of Léger's bold, statuesque human forms. After 1946, Léger became increasingly involved in the French Communist Party; as a result, much of his work after this point depicted everyday people such as workers, musicians, and circus performers.
Physical Description:
This work is a color screenprint showing a group of four nude figures. There are two standing women: the one on the left holds a flower. On the ground, a third woman reclines toward the right and a child sits on her lap holding an accordion. The figures are grey with black outlines and white highlights.The background is red with splotches of darker red throughout.
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