The driver of Tram 28, Lisbon — Charcoal on Paper by Arnaud Quercy
Charcoal on Paper, 21.0×29.5cm
Arnaud Quercy, 2022 — France
Where daily urban routine becomes geometric poetry in 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: Portraits
Part of Mediterranean Echoes · 16 works in this series
Portraits
About This Artwork
This charcoal drawing explores urban portraiture through geometric abstraction, capturing the essence of Lisbon's famous Tram 28 operator within the Mediterranean Echoes collection. Quercy transforms the human figure into interlocking planes and angular forms that fragment and reassemble the subject's presence. The work examines how mechanical repetition and daily routine can be expressed through cubist visual language.
Steel gray tones dominate the composition, with warm yellow-orange hues creating substantial areas throughout the geometric structure. The charcoal medium allows for rich tonal variations that shift from deep shadows to lighter passages, building volume through contrast rather than traditional modeling. Angular planes intersect and overlap, creating a sense of movement that mirrors the mechanical rhythm of tram operations. The paper surface holds the charcoal marks with precision, enabling sharp edges alongside softer transitions.
The drawing measures 21.0 × 29.5 cm and forms part of the Mediterranean Echoes collection, which captures urban scenes and characters from Southern European cities. The work carries certificate of authenticity number 20221231-0060, with the artist's signature on the back. Created in 2022, this contemporary piece demonstrates Quercy's approach to modernist portraiture within an intimate format.
Details & Provenance
Technical Specifications
- Medium: Charcoal on Paper
- Dimensions: 21.0×29.5cm
- Weight:
- Created: 2022, France
- Certificate: 20221231-0060
- SKU: Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0390 / 2022
Gallery Label
The driver of Tram 28, Lisbon Charcoal on Paper, 21.0×29.5cm Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0390 / 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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