Museum Morsbroich - Leverkusen 1955

This 1955 original exhibition poster was created for Fernand Léger’s retrospective at Museum Morsbroich in Leverkusen, Germany. Featuring Léger’s signature bold lines, geometric abstraction, and striking use of primary colors, the poster is a powerful representation of his artistic vision.

The composition is dominated by a stylized female figure, outlined in thick black contours, embodying Léger’s fascination with the relationship between the human form and mechanical structures. The red, white, and blue color palette evokes both French identity and modernist aesthetics, reinforcing the dynamism and contrast central to his work. The background integrates architectural elements and industrial motifs, reflecting Léger’s belief in the harmony between art and the modern world.

Léger, a pioneering figure of Cubism and Purism, sought to bridge fine art and everyday life through a bold, graphic style that emphasized movement, volume, and the mechanical age. His work, deeply influenced by his experience with cinema, advertising, and urban landscapes, found new resonance in post-war Europe, making this exhibition a significant moment in his career.

Printed by Mourlot, Paris, the renowned lithographic workshop responsible for many of the era’s greatest exhibition posters, this piece is not only a visual invitation to the show but also an artwork in itself. Mourlot’s collaboration with modernist masters like Picasso, Matisse, and Chagall ensured that their posters maintained artistic integrity while reaching a broad audience.

This Museum Morsbroich exhibition poster remains a highly collectible piece, embodying the energy and optimism of mid-century European modernism. It stands as a testament to Léger’s enduring legacy, celebrating his ability to merge art, industry, and human expression into a striking, timeless vision.

Exhibition - Surrealism - Cubism

Russian constructivism

Mourlot Paris

Good condition, a fold