Nadia CHODASIEWICZ-LEGER (1904-1982). - Lot 550

Nadia CHODASIEWICZ-LEGER (1904-1982). "Portrait. Color lithograph on paper. Signed on the motif. Size : 39 x 45 cm. Nadia Chodasiewicz-Léger, also known as Nadezhda Khodasevich, was a French-Belarussian artist who was born in 1904 and died on November 7, 1982. She is best known for her role in the avant-garde art movement of the 1920s and 1930s, both in Poland and France. Nadia was the first wife of Polish painter Stanisław Grabowski and the second wife of French artist Fernand Léger, which influenced her artistic career. She lived part of her life in France, where she developed her style and technique, incorporating elements of Cubism and Suprematism into her work. Her work is often associated with abstract and geometric themes, reflecting the avant-garde trends of her time. She produced a variety of works, including paintings, drawings and lithographs. Her creations are appreciated for their bold use of color and form, and reflect her commitment to artistic experimentation.