Archiguille Abstract Paintings

French, 1932-2017

Augustin François Guille, called Archiguille (born in Alès May 17, 1932 - August 30, 2017) was a French painter. Archiguille was born in Alès. He spent his childhood in Vendargues in the south of France during World War II under German occupation. Drawn to painting as a means of expression, he began when at school to be fascinated with the letters of the alphabet, which led in turn to forays into the oriental art of calligraphy. 1946-48 he attended the Arts and Crafts Educational Centre, Saint Jodard, Loire. In 1952 he arrived in Paris and worked at the Stamp Atelier. In 1956 he met Georges Braque. In 1957 he had his first sales with Lyrical abstraction work (a synthesis of cubism and fauvism). In 1958 he attended a course by Professor Lemagny, (Prize of Rome for painting), Fine Arts Academy. Archiguille's first exhibition took place in 1953 at "La Librairie de l'Institut" in Paris. It showcased his passion for calligraphy with drawings of letters and spots of colors on cardboards. It was not well received at the time and turned out to be unsuccessful. His meeting with Georges Braque in 1956 who advised him to further develop his painting skills and master a wider range of techniques was pivotal for his career's evolution. Without having a thorough grasp of figurative painting, said Braque: "you will never fully learn how to feel your art from deep within". Upon taking his advice, François Guille who was not yet called Archiguille met with Professor Lemagny (Fine Arts Academy) and refined his painting techniques under his tutelage for about two years learning to perfect his craft giving emphasis on drawings of nature and landscapes in the figurative style. Archiguille's first canvases were much influenced by his friend Maurice Utrillo. In 1965, he held his second exposition at the Bernheim-Jeune gallery in Paris and a first success for Archiguille. His "Transfiguration" technique and avant-garde style was the theme of the art show. In 1969, he held an exhibition at the "Palais de la Radio" with the participation of Hans Hartung who was his teacher until 1968. Archiguille also admired the sensitivity with which Peter Paul Rubens and Jan Vermeer rendered effects of light. He was much influenced by Hartung and Braque who compelled him to figurative painting in order to develop a deeper inner grasp of his art.

Artist: Archiguille

ArchiguilleAbstract Composition - 96x115 cm, framed

$2,977Sale Price|23% Off

Abstract Composition - 96x115 cm, framed

By Archiguille

Located in Nice, FR

Oil on canvas, signed top Right

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Archiguille Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Nicholas Evans"All Fours" (Animalia, Fauna, Contemporary, Original, Nude Figures, Raw, Horses), 2025

$600

H 18.12 in W 14.97 in D 0.79 in

"All Fours" (Animalia, Fauna, Contemporary, Original, Nude Figures, Raw, Horses)

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

ALL FOURS 2025 Paris, France The painting shows four men on hands and knees in the foreground, their bodies merging in muted white and black tones against a plain ochre-brown backgr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Archiguille Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Dye, Cotton Canvas, Oil

Frederick ConwayAbstract Orange, Yellow, Pink, c. 1960

$5,800

H 54 in W 36 in

Abstract Orange, Yellow, Pink

By Frederick Conway

Located in New Orleans, LA

Frederick Conway (1900-1973) was a painter, educator, and lecturer. Conway was born in Saint Louis, Missouri, and studied at the Saint Louis School of...

Category

1960s Abstract Archiguille Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Stuart BigleyAbstraction in Yellows, 1972

$3,800

H 27 in W 33 in

Abstraction in Yellows

By Stuart Bigley

Located in Germantown, NY

Stuart Bigley is an artist based in New York’s beautiful Hudson Valley. He has been making and showing his artwork for over 40 years. During this time he also co-founded and ran the ...

Category

1970s Abstract Archiguille Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Stuart BigleyAbstract Triptych, 1973

$3,500

H 8.5 in W 31 in

Abstract Triptych

By Stuart Bigley

Located in Germantown, NY

Stuart Bigley is an artist based in New York’s beautiful Hudson Valley. He has been making and showing his artwork for over 40 years. During this time he also co-founded and ran the ...

Category

1970s Abstract Archiguille Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic Polymer, Canvas, Oil

Nicholas Evans"Potion as a Place" (Violet Floral, Energetic, Vibrant, Abstract, Landscape), 2024

$780

H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in

"Potion as a Place" (Violet Floral, Energetic, Vibrant, Abstract, Landscape)

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

"Potion as a Place," 2024, Paris, France A deep and bold floral of an abstract, mesmerizing landscape. This original oil painting on linen exudes loose and energetic movement with rich purples, that dances across the surface. Swirls of the floral, rose composition...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Archiguille Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

Nicholas Evans"Doves for the Dorians I" (pink, green, white, Greek warrior. sword, painting), 2023

$450

H 16.15 in W 13 in D 0.79 in

"Doves for the Dorians I" (pink, green, white, Greek warrior. sword, painting)

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

The Dorians played a significant role in the development of the Greek city-states during the Bronze Age -- and Doves are widely recognized as symbols of peace, primarily in the bibli...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Archiguille Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Dye, Oil, Acrylic

Oonju ChunParallel Construction, 2018

$7,500

H 48 in W 54 in

Parallel Construction

By Oonju Chun

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Parallel Construction, oil on canvas, 48 x 54 in. Oonju Chun’s large abstract expressionist paintings delightfully employ the basics of good, nonobjective ...

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Archiguille Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Irena OrlovGold Black Abstract Painting 60H X 80"W, Balance the Drama, Textured Minimalist, 2021

$30,000

H 60 in W 80 in D 1 in

Gold Black Abstract Painting 60H X 80"W, Balance the Drama, Textured Minimalist

By Irena Orlov

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gold Black White Abstract Mixed Media Painting 60H X 80"W, Textured: oil, acrylic, stucco Collector's Edition SPECIFICATIONS: - Fine art canvas - Professionally hand stretched over...

Category

2010s Abstract Archiguille Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Mixed Media, Oil

Stuart BigleyAbstraction in Whites 1, 1972

$3,800

H 27 in W 33 in

Abstraction in Whites 1

By Stuart Bigley

Located in Germantown, NY

Stuart Bigley is an artist based in New York’s beautiful Hudson Valley. He has been making and showing his artwork for over 40 years. During this time he also co-founded and ran the ...

Category

1970s Abstract Archiguille Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Georges MathieuSator, 1968 Oil on Canvas by Georges Mathieu, Lyrical Abstraction, 1968

$483,243

H 35.44 in W 63.78 in

Sator, 1968 Oil on Canvas by Georges Mathieu, Lyrical Abstraction

By Georges Mathieu

Located in Paris, FR

1968 Oil on canvas, signed and dated « Mathieu 68 » lower right and titled « Sator » on the stretcher. The artwork is accompanied by a certificate by the Association “Archives Jean-M...

Category

1960s Abstract Archiguille Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Irena OrlovRed Turquoise Abstract Oil Painting On Canvas 38x38" , Only a Love, Irena Orlov, 2017

$7,250

H 38 in W 38 in D 1 in

Red Turquoise Abstract Oil Painting On Canvas 38x38" , Only a Love, Irena Orlov

By Irena Orlov

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Red Turquoise Abstract Oil Painting On Stretched Canvas 38 x 38" Only a Love, Irena Orlov SPECIFICATIONS: - Artist-grade canvas. - 1" ...

Category

2010s Abstract Archiguille Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Stuart BigleyStill Life with Plants and Abstraction, 1975

$4,500

H 33 in W 45 in

Still Life with Plants and Abstraction

By Stuart Bigley

Located in Germantown, NY

Stuart Bigley is an artist based in New York’s beautiful Hudson Valley. He has been making and showing his artwork for over 40 years. During this time he also co-founded and ran the ...

Category

1970s Abstract Archiguille Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic Polymer, Linen, Oil

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