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Guy NicodModernist Figurative Study With Seated Figures French Charcoal Drawing
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About the Item
Title: Modernist Figurative Study With Seated Figures French Charcoal Drawing
Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021)
Charcoal on artist paper, unframed
Size: 25.5 x 19.75 inches (height x width)
Provenance: Artists estate, France
Condition: good overall, with light handling marks and minor age-related wear consistent with age
Description:
This expressive modernist charcoal drawing by French artist Guy Nicod (1923–2021) captures a richly layered composition of figures and abstracted forms. At the centre, two seated figures are depicted with simplified, stylised bodies that emphasise line and gesture rather than precise detail. Their close proximity suggests themes of intimacy and human connection, while the surrounding space is animated with intersecting geometric forms, shading, and movement.
The drawing is executed with confident charcoal strokes, balancing areas of deep tonal shading with delicate linear passages. This interplay of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and energy, drawing the viewer’s eye across the entire sheet. The result is both figurative and abstract: recognisable human forms are present, but they are integrated into a wider rhythmic structure, characteristic of mid-century French modernism.
As with many of Nicod’s works, this drawing reveals his ability to fuse the traditions of cubist abstraction with a more personal, expressive approach. The figures appear almost sculptural, echoing post-war explorations of form, structure, and emotional resonance in European art. His works on paper, such as this, offer a direct insight into his artistic process and highlight the immediacy of his draftsmanship.
Unframed and sourced from the artist’s estate in France, the work is ideal for collectors of modernist drawings, French mid-century art, and figurative abstraction. Its monochrome palette and layered forms make it versatile for display in both traditional and contemporary interiors, offering a striking glimpse into the experimental vision of Guy Nicod.
- Creator:Guy Nicod (1923 - 2021, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Width: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316969852
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