Description :

Ben Nicholson – "Lucignano" (1974)

Original artwork executed in oil and graphite on hardboard, titled Lucignano (1974). The composition presents an abstracted rendering of the Tuscan hill town of Lucignano, combining delicate linear architectural outlines and natural forms with an earthy tonal field. Characteristic of Nicholson’s late Italian period, the work reflects his synthesis of modernist abstraction with architectural motifs inspired by Mediterranean settings. COA not available currently

Details:

Title: Lucignano

Artist: Ben Nicholson (British, 1894–1982)

Year: 1974

Medium: Oil and graphite on hardboard

Dimensions: 30 × 24 in (76.2 × 61 cm)

Framing: Gilt metal frame with matting, wired for hanging

About the Artist: 

Ben Nicholson was one of the foremost figures in British modernism. Known for his abstract reliefs, geometric forms, and minimalist still lifes, Nicholson helped shape European abstraction in the 20th century. His work evolved from cubist influences to a refined visual language balancing line, color, and form. Nicholson spent significant time in Italy, where the landscapes and architecture informed a series of compositions integrating natural and man-made structures into sparse yet poetic abstractions. His works are represented in major museum collections worldwide, including Tate, MoMA, and the Guggenheim.

Collecting Note: 

Nicholson’s original works on board are rare and highly sought after, particularly those from his Italian period of the 1960s–70s. Lucignano exemplifies his later approach, combining architectural structure with organic forms in a restrained palette. Such works continue to command strong interest at international auctions, appealing to collectors of European modernism and post-war abstraction.

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