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Pierre Noury
'Divers (Les Plongeurs)' by French Post Impressionist Pierre Noury oil painting

$7,605.19
£5,500
€6,481.33
CA$10,537.37
A$11,441.54
CHF 6,059.13
MX$140,240.49
NOK 74,984.15
SEK 70,856.05
DKK 48,373.96

About the Item

Pierre Noury (French, 1894–1981) Les Plongeurs Oil on board Signed ‘NOURY’ (lower left) 21.625 x 18 in. (54.8 x 46 cm) Les Plongeurs is a dynamic and sculptural composition by French artist Pierre Noury, capturing the poised tension and athletic grace of divers at the water’s edge. Painted with a bold, tactile surface and an earthy, sun-warmed palette, the figures are rendered in solid, rhythmic forms that echo classical relief while resonating with the muscular energy of modern life. Noury’s instinct for composition and volume imbues the scene with a quiet monumentality, elevating a fleeting gesture into timeless form. Closely associated with the French Naturalist and post-Cubist circles, Noury was known for his deeply rooted interest in the human figure and its expressive possibilities. His work often fused traditional draftsmanship with modernist sensibilities, producing compositions that feel both grounded and elevated. Les Plongeurs is a quintessential example of his ability to balance harmony and tension, stillness and motion. Provenance: From a private collection of French Naturalist painters
  • Creator:
    Pierre Noury (1894 - 1981, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.63 in (54.95 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Condition:
    Oil on board, good impasto. Very minor shrinkage. A little craquelure, possible surface dirt. Evidence of pinholes to edges. In overall good condition. Possible retouching, in a recently hand finished gilt composite frame and white slip.
  • Gallery Location:
    Petworth, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU540316689392

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