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      Machine elements

      Fernand Léger

      Machine elements

      Fernand Léger's "Machine Elements" (1920) embodies the cubist aesthetic by fracturing geometric forms—primarily a large wheel adorned with red and white stripes—into interlocking planes, reflecting the mechanized landscape of his era. This monumental artwork showcases Leger’s distinctive style and captures the spirit of industrial innovation. See the full artwork page

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                Title
                Machine elements
                Artist
                Fernand Léger
                Year
                1920
                Medium
                Oil On Canvas
                Source image
                3155 × 2553 px
                Permanent link
                /en/art/fernand-leger-machine-elements-8XY2DN-en/