Style of Fernand Leger (French, 1881-1955): Chiffres Emmeles (tangled figures). Brushed ink and watercolor on paper, unframed. Possible study for a painting used on the cover of Fernand Leger Special issue of the XXe Siecle Review 1971.

Joseph Fernand Henri Leger was a French painter, sculptor, and filmmaker. In his early works he created a personal form of cubism which he gradually modified into a more figurative, populist style, featuring primary colors and bold forms.

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16.5 x 11.5 inches ; 40.1 x 29.5 cm paper.

Private collection England, Estate of Silvio Aguayo Espejo Vina del Mar Chile.


Good condition; small rip has been repaired upper left corner; paper is evenly toned throughout; corners are lightly rounded; paper has a light undulation throughout.

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