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Guy NicodAbstract Expressionist Figures Dynamic French Modernist Gouache Painting
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About the Item
Title: Abstract Expressionist Figures Dynamic French Modernist Gouache Painting
Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021)
Gouache on artist paper, unframed
Size: 24 x 18 inches (height x width)
Provenance: Artists estate, France
Condition: Good overall with light handling marks and faint edge wear consistent with age
Description:
This striking abstract composition by French modernist painter Guy Nicod showcases the artist’s bold engagement with gesture, movement, and emotional expression. Executed in dynamic layers of Gouache on paper, the painting features a vibrant interplay of colour—rich reds, deep greens, and flashes of bright yellow—woven through a structure of sharp white lines and angular forms. Human figures emerge subtly within the abstraction: two standing figures appear in the lower foreground, their silhouettes partially defined by sweeping strokes of black, ochre, and cream. The surrounding shapes suggest a scene filled with motion, conversation, or performance, while the upper section of the composition surges with energy reminiscent of expressionist dance or musical rhythm.
Nicod’s style draws from the lineage of post-war European abstraction, where spontaneity and emotional directness were prioritised over literal representation. His dramatic brushwork and layered colour fields create an atmosphere of tension and vitality, allowing viewers to interpret the work through their own emotional or imaginative lens. Whether read as a bustling street scene, a group of performers, or a purely abstract study in movement, the piece demonstrates Nicod’s mastery of gestural control and compositional balance.
Collectors of mid-century abstraction, French modernism, and expressive figure-based works will find this piece particularly compelling. Unframed and ready for custom presentation, it stands as a powerful example of Nicod’s ability to blend figuration and abstraction into a visually arresting modernist statement.
- Creator:Guy Nicod (1923 - 2021, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509317275922
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