Stained glass artwork for the library at the University of Caracas 

Fernand Léger made this vibrant design for a stained glass window using gouache and ink. The grid structure emphasizes the modularity inherent to stained glass. The final window would have been made by many hands, each artisan cutting glass and assembling the design like a puzzle. The vivid colors and bold forms are typical of Léger's style, reflecting his interest in the dynamism of modern life. What’s fascinating here is the connection between the design and the final product. Léger was deeply engaged with the social role of art, envisioning it as integrated into everyday life, into architecture, and into the lives of ordinary people. This piece shows how an artist's vision translates into a collaborative, labor-intensive process, blurring the lines between fine art and craft. It's a reminder that behind every artwork, there's a complex network of skills and traditions at play.