1881, Argentan, France – 1995, Gif-sur-Yvette, France
Roоt of a Pear Tree, 1933
Drawing on paper, 45,5 х 40 cm
Acquisition: Gift
Reference: 00715
Biography
Joseph Fernand Henri Léger (French pronunciation: [fɛʁnɑ̃ leʒe]; 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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Entire entry at wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernand_Léger
