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Guy NicodGeometric Abstract Composition with Spherical Form French Modernist Watercolour
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About the Item
Title: Geometric Abstract Composition with Spherical Form French Modernist Watercolour
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 striking geometric abstraction by French modernist Guy Nicod demonstrates his sophisticated command of structure, light, and colour theory. Executed in watercolour and gouache, the composition centres on a spherical form intersecting with angular planes in vibrant hues of green, yellow, blue, and red. The shapes appear to fold and unfold in space, creating a sense of depth and movement reminiscent of early 20th-century explorations into spatial abstraction.
Nicod’s interplay of curved and linear geometry evokes the legacy of Cubism and the influence of artists such as Fernand Léger and Auguste Herbin, while the luminous use of colour suggests affinities with the Bauhaus and Orphist movements. The overlapping transparent layers reveal his technical sensitivity to light and shadow, while the architectural framing hints at a metaphysical interior — part construct, part illusion.
The circular form, balanced within angular confines, can be read as a study of equilibrium and tension — an ongoing theme in Nicod’s work, where mathematical precision meets intuitive expression. The warm brown background acts as a stabilising field, grounding the energetic play of chromatic planes that seem to hover in three-dimensional space.
A superb example of Nicod’s mid-century geometric abstractions, this work bridges art and design, offering both compositional rigor and painterly freedom. Collectors of French modernist and abstract works on paper will value its clarity, chromatic harmony, and connection to the broader evolution of European abstraction. The piece stands as a testament to Nicod’s ability to infuse structural studies with poetic rhythm and visual balance.
- 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: LU509317048522
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