Copy painting on canvas of the artwork
A Disc in the City (Léger)

“A Disc in the City” is a work by Fernand Léger that perfectly illustrates his fascination with the urban environment and mechanics. This painting is a dynamic composition of architectural elements and geometric shapes. Léger uses bright, contrasting colors—green, blue, yellow, and red—to structure the space. The verticality of the buildings is broken by the central presence of a large disc, resembling a lifebuoy or a target, which becomes the focal point of the canvas. Stylized, almost robotic human figures are integrated into the setting, suggesting the harmony between man and machine in the modern metropolis. Thick black lines define the forms, creating a stained-glass effect and emphasizing the visual rhythm of the city. It is a celebration of the new industrial era.