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About the Item
Title: Modernist Blue Draped Fabrics Abstract Studio Objects Red White Background
Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021)
Gouache on artist paper, unframed
Size: 19.75 x 24 inches (height x width)
Provenance: Artists estate, France
Condition: Good overall condition with light handling marks, slight edge wear, and minor creasing to corners consistent with age. No tears or structural damage. Colours remain strong and well preserved.
Description:
This striking gouache by Guy Nicod is a vivid exploration of abstracted studio forms, bold colour contrasts, and expressive drapery. Dominated by sweeping folds of blue fabric, the composition is structured around a dynamic interplay of cool and warm tones. The bright patterned blue cloth curves dramatically through the centre, creating a sense of motion that pulls the viewer across the picture plane. Beside it, a crisp white drape stands out against a deep red background, contributing to the theatrical atmosphere typical of Nicod’s studio still lifes.
Hints of identifiable objects — such as angled boards, shadowed boxes, and a small yellow-and-green element resembling a toy or prop — emerge subtly from the abstraction, adding narrative intrigue. Warm passages of ochre, gold, and orange on the left side counterbalance the colder blues and blacks on the right, highlighting Nicod’s masterful control of colour harmony.
The composition achieves a sense of depth through layered brushwork and overlapping forms, suggesting a cluttered studio corner filled with fabrics, materials, and creative energy. The expressive handling of gouache enhances this effect, with opaque blocks of colour interacting with more translucent washes.
This piece will appeal to collectors of mid-century French modernism, abstract expressionist interiors, and drapery-focused compositions, offering a powerful blend of structure, spontaneity, and colour. Unframed and ready for bespoke presentation, it exemplifies Nicod’s ability to elevate everyday studio objects into vibrant, emotionally charged artworks.
- Creator:Guy Nicod (1923 - 2021, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509317271082
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