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Guy NicodFrench Modernist Abstract Underwater Fantasy Scene with Fish and Sea Creatures
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Title: French Modernist Abstract Underwater Fantasy Scene with Fish and Sea Creatures
Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021)
Gouache on artist paper, unframed
Size: 11.25 x 9.25 inches (height x width)
Provenance: Artists estate, France
Condition: good overall condition; light handling creases, some age toning and minor edge wear, colours remain fresh and well defined
Description:
This imaginative watercolour and gouache composition by French modernist Guy Nicod explores an underwater fantasy world rendered in vivid colour and fluid form. The scene suggests a dreamlike marine landscape, with fantastical fish and sea creatures swimming through shifting currents of blue, green, and ochre. Semi-abstract in style, the painting blends biomorphic shapes with expressive brushwork, resulting in a dynamic vision of aquatic life that feels both surreal and atmospheric.
At the centre, a large fish-like form with sweeping fins arcs across the page, while other colourful shapes resembling sea dragons, coral, and kelp animate the surrounding space. The use of bright ultramarine, emerald, and touches of crimson against darker washes of grey and brown creates a striking contrast, suggesting both the mystery and vibrancy of the ocean depths.
Nicod’s modernist sensibility is evident in his ability to abstract natural forms into lyrical, rhythmic designs, transforming a familiar subject into something imaginative and otherworldly. While grounded in references to marine life, the work pushes toward surrealism, echoing broader artistic explorations of the mid-20th century that sought to merge dream imagery with abstraction.
For collectors of French modernist works on paper, this painting represents a fascinating departure from Nicod’s more structured still lifes and advertising designs, showcasing his creative range and experimental spirit. Decorative yet rich with narrative suggestion, this underwater fantasy scene will appeal both to those with an interest in marine-inspired art and to admirers of expressive, abstract modernism.
- Creator:Guy Nicod (1923 - 2021, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)Width: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316971082
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