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Fernand Léger

1881–1955

Les Objets à Réaction Poetique 1931–6
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Biography

Joseph Fernand Henri Léger (French: ڴɛʁɑ̃ ; February 4, 1881 – August 17, 1955) was a French painter, sculptor, and filmmaker. In his early works he created a personal form of cubism (known as "tubism") which he gradually modified into a more figurative, populist style. His boldly simplified treatment of modern subject matter has caused him to be regarded as a forerunner of pop art.

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  • Leaves and Shell

    Fernand Léger
    1927
    On display at part of Artist and Society
  • Keys (Composition)

    Fernand Léger
    1928
  • Playing Card and Pipe

    Fernand Léger
    1928
  • The King of Hearts

    Fernand Léger
    1949
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  • Les Objets à Réaction Poetique

    Fernand Léger, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret
    1931–6
  • Two Women Holding Flowers

    Fernand Léger
    1954
    On display at part of Artist and Society
  • Still Life with a Beer Mug

    Fernand Léger
    1921–2
    On display at part of In the Studio
  • The Acrobat and his Partner

    Fernand Léger
    1948
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  • Mort

    R.B. Kitaj
    1966
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  • Composition in Blue Module

    Saloua Raouda Choucair
    1947–51

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