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Serge Guerin (1916)Mid Century French Geometric Abstract in Multicolour Gouache on Paper
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Title: Mid Century French Geometric Abstract in Multicolour Gouache on Paper
by Serge Guerin (b. 1916), French
Signed with initials bottom right and name stamped verso
Gouache and ink on paper, unframed
Size: 25.75 (height) x 22 (width) inches
Provenance: private collection, Paris, France
Condition: overall good and sound; minor rippling and a small tear to the right edge; small handling marks consistent with age; colours remain rich and vibrant
Description:
A visually striking geometric abstraction by French modernist Serge Guerin, executed in richly coloured gouache and ink on warm-toned paper. This work exemplifies Guerin’s mid-century precision and flair for rhythmic, architectural design. The composition is an intricate network of intersecting lines and elongated diamond shapes rendered in deep burgundy, forest green, indigo, black, white, and ochre, forming a balanced yet dynamic visual field.
Guerin’s controlled geometry and meticulous layering reflect his background in post-war abstraction and the broader modernist movements of the 1950s–70s. His work often draws parallels with Constructivism and Op Art, combining the rigour of architectural drawing with an expressive use of colour. Here, the delicate alignment of shapes and tones creates a sense of both structure and fluidity, as if the forms are suspended in motion.
This signed work would appeal to collectors of French geometric abstraction, mid-century modernist works on paper, and design-led compositions that bridge art and architecture. Its sharp lines and harmonious palette make it particularly suited to contemporary or minimalist interiors. Keywords for collectors and interiors: French mid century abstract, geometric gouache, Constructivist composition, Op Art influence, Ecole de Paris modernism, Serge Guerin.
- Creator:Serge Guerin (1916) (1916, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 25.75 in (65.41 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509317052432
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