Le Tournesol Fernand Léger

• A characteristic work from Léger’s late period, dating from 1953 • A striking interplay of vibrant colour and black outline • From the collection of Vogue art director Alexander Liberman ‘Le Tournesol’ was created in 1953 in the characteristic stylistic language of Léger’s late creative period. Bold black outlines, clearly defined planes and a vibrant yellow define the composition. Colour and line develop an increasing independence and enter into a dynamic interplay with one another. Léger translates this familiar natural motif into his characteristic visual language. The sunflower is condensed into an almost symbolic form by the striking black lines, whilst at the same time being integrated into the geometric structure of the background. Bright yellow and pink stand out effectively against the black outlines and the cream-coloured paper. Organic and geometric forms intertwine, lending the work a remarkable presence. Léger also explored the sunflower motif in other works and techniques in 1953. This particular sheet takes on a special personal dimension through its dedication to Alexander Liberman. In 1953, Liberman had photographed the artist for the book *The Artist in his Studio*, which was published in 1960. | 1881 Argentan - Gif-sur-Yvette 1955 | Moderne Kunst | Arbeiten auf Papier | Nummer: 26x2288 | Provenance: Sammlung Alexander Liberman, New York, direkt vom Künstler erhalten; Privatsammlung; Gagosian Gallery, New York; Sotheby’s, New York 6.5.2010, Los 338A; Internationale Privatsammlung, bei Vorgenannter erworben.

Schätzpreis:48.000€

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