Original drawing by LE CORBUSIER depicting The Fall of Barcelona. Drawing in black ink , dated and signed at the bottom right 2.11.60 III
Year: 1960
Title: the fall of Barcelona
Artist: Le Corbusier (Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, 1887–1965)
Medium: Ink on paper
Dimensions: [Not specified]
Description:
Drawing by Le Corbusier exploring the human form through an architectural lens. Using bold, continuous lines and abstracted shapes, he intertwines limbs, torsos, and faces into a unified, almost mechanical composition. Despite the flatness of the medium, the figures exude rhythm and movement, forming a visual architecture of the body.
Best known for his revolutionary contributions to modern architecture, Le Corbusier was also a prolific visual artist. His drawings reflect the same principles found in his buildings: harmony, order, and a fascination with the human figure as both organic and constructed form. This piece captures his unique synthesis of art and architecture.
LE CORBUSIER
Le Corbusier (Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris, 1887–1965) was a Swiss-French architect, designer, painter, and writer, Le Corbusier was one of the most influential figures of 20th-century modernism. Trained in Switzerland and later based in Paris, he developed groundbreaking ideas on urban planning, housing, and functional design, emphasizing simplicity, efficiency, and harmony with modern life.
Alongside his architectural work, Le Corbusier produced paintings, drawings, and tapestries that reflected his interest in geometric abstraction, proportion, and human form. His visual art often paralleled the ideas he applied in architecture—balance, clarity, and structure—while also showing a more personal and expressive side.
Internationally recognized for projects such as the Unité d’Habitation in Marseille and the city plan for Chandigarh, India, Le Corbusier left a lasting mark on both the built environment and modern art. His legacy blends visionary architecture with a strong commitment to art as an integral part of human experience.
