the great black divers fernand leger

the great black divers fernand legerIn this series of divers, Fernand Lger explores the body in motion and the representation of the human figure in a modern space. The theme of diving allows him to explore collective dynamics without resorting to a naturalistic setting. The figures are not individualised; they become plastic elements organised according to a precise rhythm. The artist is less interested in the sporting action than in the articulation of volumes and colours on the

The painting reveals a steamer struggling for survival in the face of a snowstorm

punctuated by strange geometric shapes

with the Château Noir nestling to the left below

In Ballerina Posing for a Photographer

A hidden symbol of loneliness and sadness where mental charges obscure all possibilities of dreams

This painting depicts a picturesque coastal landscape in Pourville

a monochrome of white and grey

Inspired by the vibrant world of Frida Kahlo

Unreal and yet so tangible

which shows the orchestra at an angle and only the dancers' legs and tutus

their muscles tensing as they move in sync

The composition revolves around the three letters: A