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Guy Nicod
Still Life with Red Drapery Fruit and Blue Background French Modernist Gouache

$808.72
£595
€696.63
CA$1,132.80
A$1,243.07
CHF 643.61
MX$14,880.61
NOK 8,074.78
SEK 7,596.81
DKK 5,203.48

About the Item

Title: Still Life with Red Drapery Fruit and Blue Background French Modernist Gouache Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021) Gouache on artist paper, unframed Size: 22.5 x 15.75 inches (height x width) Provenance: Artists estate, France Condition: Good overall with light handling marks and faint edge wear, consistent with age Description: A vivid and elegant French modernist still life by Guy Nicod, this richly composed gouache on paper captures the warmth and sensuality of a table arrangement rendered in glowing reds, blues, and purples. Centred around a rich red drapery cascading down a tabletop, the composition features a balanced arrangement of fruit—including an orange or peach—and a striking interplay of glass bottles, ceramics, and folded cloth. Nicod’s masterful control of colour and form transforms the traditional still life into a symphony of painterly abstraction. The artist’s expressive brushwork and luminous gouache application give the work depth and vitality. The bold red fabric dominates the scene, creating contrast with the cool turquoise and violet tones in the background. Subtle highlights of yellow and green introduce rhythm and balance, while curved white and black elements—possibly a jug and melon slice—anchor the composition with sculptural solidity. The piece demonstrates Nicod’s sensitivity to both structure and spontaneity, drawing influence from Fauvist colour theory and the Cubist exploration of form. Perfect for collectors of mid-century French modernism, abstract still life, and colourist interiors, this work embodies the poetic tension between domestic familiarity and artistic experimentation. Unframed and ready for bespoke presentation, it offers a radiant focal point for any collection, capturing Nicod’s unique ability to infuse still life painting with expressive energy and modernist sophistication.
  • Creator:
    Guy Nicod (1923 - 2021, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509317108942

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