A woman — Charcoal on Paper by Arnaud Quercy
Charcoal on Paper, 21.0×29.5cm
Arnaud Quercy, 2022 — France
Where the female form becomes pure geometry and shadow
First exhibited at Koblenzer Kunstverein e.V., Koblenz, October 2023 — Transcendence – World Premiere of Ephemera Arts.
- ✓ Original artwork, hand-drawn by Arnaud Quercy
- ✓ Certificate of authenticity included
- ✓ Complimentary delivery within France and the EU
Arnaud Quercy is a Parisian artist working across painting, music, and sculpture. His practice is grounded in Ideamorphism — the principle that a work of art does not carry meaning, but triggers it. Each piece is engineered to diffract differently through each person who encounters it.
He creates and exhibits at Art Quam Anima, his gallery-atelier at 28 rue du Dragon, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris.
Series: Portraits
Part of Mediterranean Echoes · 16 works in this series
Portraits
About This Artwork
This charcoal drawing explores the essence of femininity through abstract geometric forms and careful tonal relationships. Part of the Mediterranean Echoes collection, the work investigates how traditional figure drawing can be reimagined through contemporary geometric abstraction. The composition addresses questions of identity and representation by fragmenting and reconstructing the female form into essential shapes and patterns.
The drawing organizes itself around interlocking circles, angular lines, and curved forms that suggest rather than directly depict the human figure. Gray tones dominate the composition, with darker charcoal areas creating substantial presence throughout the upper and central regions. Lighter passages provide contrast and breathing space, while diagonal striped patterns add rhythmic elements that activate the surface. The charcoal medium allows for rich tonal gradations, from deep blacks to subtle grays, creating spatial depth through value relationships rather than linear perspective.
This work measures 21.0 × 29.5 cm on paper, making it part of Quercy's small-format drawing series from 2022. The piece carries certificate of authenticity number 20221231-0061 and bears the artist's signature on the front. Created in France as part of the Mediterranean Echoes collection, the drawing demonstrates Quercy's contemporary approach to figure studies through geometric abstraction.
Details & Provenance
Technical Specifications
- Medium: Charcoal on Paper
- Dimensions: 21.0×29.5cm
- Weight:
- Created: 2022, France
- Certificate: 20221231-0061
- SKU: Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0391 / 2022
Gallery Label
A woman Charcoal on Paper, 21.0×29.5cm Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0391 / 2022
Materials & Technique
This drawing is created using artist-grade charcoal on acid-free, archival paper. Charcoal allows for rich, velvety blacks and subtle tonal gradations, with both broad gestural marks and fine detail work.
The finished work is treated with fixative to preserve the delicate charcoal surface. Each piece is signed by the artist and includes a certificate of authenticity with unique registration number.
Delivery & Handling
Each work is carefully packaged by the artist and shipped fully insured. Complimentary delivery within France and the European Union. Worldwide shipping available upon request.
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- EU: 3-5 business days
- USA/Canada: 5-7 business days
- Rest of world: 7-14 business days
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