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Fernand Léger (French, 1881–1955. In U.S.A. 1940–45.)

Exit the Ballets Russes [L’escalier]. 1914

Oil on canvas, 53 3/4 x 39 1/2" (136.5 x 100.3 cm)
The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Rübel (partly by exchange)

Collection work meeting criteria specified in Introduction.

11.58

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Provenance:

Léonide Massine (1896-1979), Paris / New York. Acquired from Léger, by 1935 - 1958
The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Purchased from Massine, 1958

Alternate titles:

L’escalier
Exit of the Ballets Russes

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