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Title: Architectural Abstract Ink Composition by Serge Guerin French b1916
by Serge Guerin (b. 1916), French
signed: yes, monogram lower right
Black ink on paper, unframed
Size: 25.75 (height) x 19.75 (width) inches
Provenance: private collection, Paris, France
Condition: good overall; light surface toning and gentle edge wear consistent with age; ink strong and paper stable
Description:
This intricate ink drawing by Serge Guerin exemplifies the artist’s fascination with tension, symmetry, and architectural precision. A dense lattice of fine intersecting lines radiates from a central core, evoking the energy of a crystalline structure or the skeletal framework of a futuristic building. The sharp points and sweeping arcs suggest both strength and fragility, revealing Guerin’s intuitive understanding of balance and proportion.
Executed in fine black ink on textured paper, the composition sits at the crossroads of mid century abstraction and Constructivist influence. Guerin’s mastery lies in his ability to make rigid geometry feel dynamic — each form seems to expand and contract with rhythm, as if caught mid motion. The careful alternation between solid black and delicately crosshatched areas adds depth and contrast, creating a sense of light playing across the surface.
This work represents the intellectual elegance of post war French abstraction, where mathematical precision meets expressive energy. A compelling piece for collectors of mid century modern art, architectural abstraction, and linear minimalism. Its dramatic form and refined execution make it ideal for both vintage inspired and contemporary interiors.
- Creator:Serge Guerin (1916) (1916, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 25.75 in (65.41 cm)Width: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509317052932
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