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Guy NicodCubist French Abstract Geometric Composition With Spheres Figures
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About the Item
Title: Cubist French Abstract Geometric Composition With Spheres Figures
Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021)
Gouache on artist paper, unframed
Size: 19.75 x 15.75 inches (height x width)
Provenance: Artists estate, France
Condition: good overall with some handling marks and light edge wear to sheet
Description:
This delicate and highly geometric composition by French modernist Guy Nicod combines watercolour and gouache to create a muted yet intricate cubist abstraction. The central structure is formed of interlocking angular planes in soft tones of ochre, mauve, grey, and pale green, intersected by arcs and spheres that animate the design. Stylised heads and profiles emerge within the faceted shapes, their features reduced to minimal outlines and fragments of form, evoking a gathering of abstracted figures.
Nicod’s use of watercolour creates a translucent, atmospheric effect, with layers of pale washes softening the harder gouache outlines. Unlike his more vividly coloured works, this piece demonstrates his sensitivity to subtle tonal relationships and balance of composition. The effect is both architectural and lyrical, suggesting influences from Cubism and early 20th-century constructivist design. The framing lines drawn around the composition further emphasise its sense of order and deliberate structure.
For collectors, the painting provides strong SEO-relevant themes: cubist abstract composition, spheres, figures, angular geometry, watercolour and gouache. Its subdued palette makes it highly versatile for display, suiting both modern interiors and collections of early to mid century French abstraction. While quieter in tone, it remains conceptually rich and visually engaging, demonstrating Nicod’s versatility across media and his ability to balance bold geometry with delicate surface texture.
- Creator:Guy Nicod (1923 - 2021, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316934522
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