The butterfly on the wheel 1948

Fernand Léger painted ‘The Butterfly on the Wheel’ using oil on canvas, working in his signature style: bold colors and simplified forms. Léger wasn't just interested in depicting objects; he wanted to capture the dynamism of modern life, its rhythms and contrasts. Look closely, and you’ll see how Léger uses color to give depth. It is a world made of industrial forms. What materials might they be? Steel, Rubber, and Wood. Léger highlights each object with color, drawing from everyday life, but filtered through his unique sensibility. But the title of this artwork is 'The Butterfly on the Wheel', which evokes a sense of fragility amidst the relentless grind of modern existence, reflecting on the human condition within the industrialized world. Consider how the materials and context of Léger's time shaped his artistic vision. His work blurs the boundaries between fine art and the everyday world.