Bertram — Charcoal on Paper by Arnaud Quercy
Charcoal on Paper, 21.0×28.5cm
Arnaud Quercy, 2022 — France
Shakespeare's most complex character made visible through charcoal
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: Shakespeare
Part of Untamed Creations · 6 works in this series
Shakespear
About This Artwork
This charcoal drawing explores the complex character of Bertram from Shakespeare's play All's Well That Ends Well, part of the Untamed Creations collection. The work examines the psychological depths and contradictions of this troubled nobleman through visual interpretation. Quercy uses the medium's inherent capacity for both bold statements and subtle gradations to capture the character's internal conflicts.
The composition centers on abstract forms that suggest both architectural and organic elements. Dark charcoal tones dominate the surface, creating substantial areas of shadow and depth. Lighter passages emerge through selective erasure and paper tone, establishing contrast and spatial relationships. The medium allows for rich textural variations, from deep blacks to delicate grays. Linear elements intersect with broader tonal areas, creating a dynamic interplay between structure and atmosphere.
The drawing measures 21.0 × 28.5 cm on paper, making it a compact yet detailed study. Created in France in 2022, the work bears the artist's signature on the front and comes with certificate of authenticity number 20231231-0028. As part of the Untamed Creations collection, it represents Quercy's contemporary approach to literary character interpretation through visual means.
Details & Provenance
Technical Specifications
- Medium: Charcoal on Paper
- Dimensions: 21.0×28.5cm
- Weight:
- Created: 2022, France
- Certificate: 20231231-0028
- SKU: Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0442 / 2022
Gallery Label
Bertram Charcoal on Paper, 21.0×28.5cm Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0442 / 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.
Delivery times:
- France: 2-3 business days
- EU: 3-5 business days
- USA/Canada: 5-7 business days
- Rest of world: 7-14 business days
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