Mural painting became a significant part of Fernand Léger's work with commissions for the World's Fairs of 1925 and then 1937, held in Paris. They grew increasingly important during the years preceding his exile in America, then, upon on his return to France, in the context of Reconstruction. Due to his international fame, opportunities arose in Europe, the United States, South America and Canada.
Yvonne Brunhammer is the former chief curator of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Pierre Descargues is a famous French art historian and a personal friend of Léger and many other twentieth century artist.