The Alchemist — Charcoal on Paper by Arnaud Quercy
Charcoal on Paper, 21.0×29.5cm
Arnaud Quercy, 2022 — France
Ancient wisdom shattered and rebuilt — where alchemy meets cubist vision
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
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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: Myths & Legends
Part of Spells and Magic · 13 works in this series
Myths & Legends
About This Artwork
The Alchemist depicts Zosimos of Panopolis in his tower, exploring the transformation of knowledge through fragmented geometric forms. Part of the Spells and Magic collection, this work examines how ancient wisdom appears when broken into angular components and reassembled through contemporary perspective. The drawing investigates the relationship between scholarly pursuit and visual deconstruction.
Gray tones dominate the composition, creating a monochromatic foundation that emphasizes structural relationships over color variation. Black lines define the geometric divisions that fragment the alchemist's form, while white areas provide contrast and suggest illumination within the tower setting. The charcoal medium allows for subtle gradations between light and shadow, building depth through tonal variation rather than linear perspective. Angular shapes intersect and overlap, creating a cubist interpretation of the figure and architectural elements.
The work measures 21.0 × 29.5 cm on paper, positioning it within Quercy's small-format contemporary drawings. The piece carries certificate of authenticity number 20221231-0083 and features the artist's signature on the front. Created in France during 2022, the drawing represents Quercy's approach to historical subjects through modern geometric analysis.
Details & Provenance
Technical Specifications
- Medium: Charcoal on Paper
- Dimensions: 21.0×29.5cm
- Weight:
- Created: 2022, France
- Certificate: 20221231-0083
- SKU: Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0413 / 2022
Gallery Label
The Alchemist Charcoal on Paper, 21.0×29.5cm Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0413 / 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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- Rest of world: 7-14 business days
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