Fernand LégerFrench, 1881–1955Paysage polychrome
May one see it?
Unknown
Musée d'art et d'histoire Paul Éluard
Saint-Denis, France
The owner is known; whether it is on view today is not.
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
About the painting
In the museum's own words — in French
Huile sur toile ; Construction abstraite de formes courbes et colorées, pour la plupart cernées de noir. Fond bleu ciel avec nuages sur la moitié supérieure. Route, colline et arbres.
Musée d'art et d'histoire Paul Éluard
Particulars
- Accession number
- 2009.10.01
Meanwhile, in the life of Fernand Léger
The whole life1935
Exhibitions at MoMA and the Art Institute of Chicago
In October 1935 Léger again travels to the United States, where he meets Le Corbusier; in the same year a large exhibition of his work is shown at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and at the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1935 he also designs the physical-culture hall at the world's fair in Brussels, built to Charlotte Perriand's design.
1936
The “Discussion on Realism”
In 1936, in the “Discussion on Realism”, Léger stresses his spiritual independence; he also exhibits at the Salon of Mural Art.
1 August 1936 – 15 September 1936
Took part in: D.O.O.D.
1937
Meeting Aalto in Helsinki
In 1937 Léger exhibits at the Artek gallery in Helsinki, where he meets Aalto. In November he gives a lecture in Antwerp, “Colour in the World”.
