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Cubist French Abstract Composition With Figures Architecture And Red Background

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Title: Cubist French Abstract Composition With Figures Architecture And Red Background Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021) Gouache on artist paper, unframed Size: 23 x 19 inches (height x width) Provenance: Artists estate, France Condition: good overall with some handling marks and light edge wear to sheet Description: This dramatic cubist gouache by French modernist Guy Nicod is an arresting composition of interlocking forms, bold colour, and architectural symbolism. At the centre, a monumental arrangement of geometric planes in blue, gold, and red suggests a hybrid of abstracted figure and machine. Rising behind, stacked domes and stair-like structures create an architectural skyline, adding a sense of depth and grandeur. To the left, silhouetted animal figures — possibly deer — emerge against a green hillside, introducing a surprising natural element into the otherwise mechanised, abstract space. The painting’s energy is heightened by its powerful colour contrasts: saturated reds dominate the background, set against jewel-like blues, greens, and ochres. A golden sphere in the foreground, grasped by a stylised hand, anchors the composition and imbues the work with an almost mythic symbolism — evoking ideas of power, modernity, and the human relationship with technology and nature. Nicod’s mastery of gouache is evident in the crisp layering of colour, the sharp edges of form, and the rhythmic organisation of space. For collectors, this piece offers rich subject matter and highly search-friendly keywords: cubist abstract composition, architectural forms, geometric design, red background, symbolic sphere, and figures. It exemplifies Nicod’s ability to merge the traditions of Cubism and Futurism with his own lyrical modernist vision. Perfect for mid century modern enthusiasts, design-led interiors, and serious collectors of French abstraction, the work commands attention as a bold and sophisticated statement.
  • Creator:
    Guy Nicod (1923 - 2021, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23 in (58.42 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)
  • Medium:
    Gouache
  • Movement & Style:
    Modern
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509316934432

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