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Serge Guerin (1916)Mid Century French Linear Geometric Abstract Drawing in Black Ink on Paper
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About the Item
Title: Mid Century French Linear Geometric Abstract Drawing in Black Ink on Paper
by Serge Guerin (b. 1916), French
Ink on artists paper, unframed
Size: 25.75 (height) x 19.75 (width) inches
Provenance: private collection, Paris, France
Condition: good overall; light age-related toning to paper, a few faint surface marks and soft corner wear consistent with age. Image clean and well-preserved.
Description:
This refined mid-century French abstract drawing by Serge Guerin (b. 1916) showcases the artist’s meticulous command of line, rhythm, and proportion. Executed in fine black ink on textured paper, the work features a lattice-like arrangement of intersecting arcs and verticals, forming an intricate geometric web that appears both architectural and ethereal. The clean precision of Guerin’s linework, coupled with the elegant symmetry of the composition, gives the piece a meditative, almost musical quality—each curve and axis delicately balanced to create a sense of visual harmony and tension.
Guerin’s artistic style bridges geometric abstraction and modernist minimalism, reflecting the influence of mid-20th-century design and the Parisian avant-garde. His work shares affinities with the Constructivist and Op Art movements, yet retains a distinct sensitivity and organic rhythm. The deliberate use of negative space accentuates the fragility and grace of the linear structure, inviting the viewer to explore the balance between order and fluidity.
This drawing exemplifies Guerin’s ongoing exploration of structure and motion within a restrained monochrome palette. Its subtle interplay of precision and spontaneity makes it a timeless choice for collectors drawn to modern French abstraction, mid century graphic art, or architectural line compositions. The piece would sit beautifully within both contemporary and minimalist interiors, either framed simply in black or floated within a shadow mount to emphasize its crisp geometry. From the artist’s estate, this work stands as a testament to Guerin’s refined sense of form and balance.
- 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: LU509317054652
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