{"product_id":"quarante-huit-quai-d-auteuil-winifred-nicholson","title":"Quarante Huit Quai d’Auteuil - Winifred Nicholson","description":"\u003cp\u003eA minimalist abstract composition by Winifred Nicholson, featuring geometric forms and a soft, muted palette from her time in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinifred Nicholson, a painter associated with the St Ives School and a significant figure in British Modernism, produced this work during her time living in Paris. The title refers to the address of the studio she shared with her husband, Ben Nicholson, at 48 Quai d’Auteuil. This period marked a shift in her practice toward a more rigorous exploration of geometric abstraction, influenced by her proximity to the Parisian avant-garde.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is defined by two large, overlapping ovals set against a muted, cool-toned background. Within these forms, Nicholson employs a restrained palette of pale blues, soft whites, and accents of yellow. The geometric precision of the rectangles and lines within the ovals suggests a dialogue with the Constructivist ideas that were circulating among her contemporaries at the time. Unlike the more aggressive or industrial abstraction of some of her peers, Nicholson maintains a sense of lightness and atmospheric quality. The paint application is thin, allowing the texture of the canvas to remain visible, which adds a tactile dimension to the otherwise stark arrangement of shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work demonstrates Nicholson's ability to reduce visual information to its essential components. By focusing on the relationship between form, space, and light, she creates a balanced, contemplative image. The interplay between the circular and rectangular elements provides a sense of rhythm, while the subtle tonal shifts prevent the composition from appearing static. It is a clear example of her interest in the structural properties of painting, where the subject matter is secondary to the arrangement of colour and geometry on the two-dimensional surface. The work remains a quiet, precise study of spatial organisation, reflecting the intellectual rigour she applied to her artistic process during these years in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/umea-sweden-terry-frost\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUmea, Sweden by Terry Frost\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/hanging-gardens-of-hammersmith-no-2-victor-pasmore\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eHanging Gardens of Hammersmith No. 2 by Victor Pasmore\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/collections\/winifred-nicholson\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by Winifred Nicholson →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Winifred Nicholson","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59132069118287,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59132090876239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59132090909007,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59132090941775,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59132090974543,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59132091007311,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59132091040079,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59132091072847,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59132091105615,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59132091138383,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59132091171151,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59132091203919,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Quarante-Huit-Quai-d-Auteuil_Poster_CompositorV1_1792118671499.jpg?v=1792142839","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/quarante-huit-quai-d-auteuil-winifred-nicholson","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}