The Centaur of Pompeii — Oil on paper by Arnaud Quercy
Oil on paper, 21.0×29.0cm
Arnaud Quercy, 2023 — France
Where ancient centaurs meet modern geometry in fragmented mythological narrative
- ✓ Original artwork, hand-painted by Arnaud Quercy
- ✓ Certificate of authenticity included
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 Mediterranean Echoes · 13 works in this series
Myths & Legends
About This Artwork
The Centaur of Pompeii explores the intersection of ancient mythology and modern abstraction through a fragmented cubist interpretation. Part of the Mediterranean Echoes collection, this work reimagines classical narrative through geometric decomposition, where mythological forms emerge from overlapping planes and intersecting lines.
Warm earth tones dominate the composition, with wheat and tan colors filling most areas while burnt sienna and dark brown create structural depth. Blue-gray tones appear in the upper portions, providing cool contrast against the predominantly warm palette. The surface reveals oil paint applied with controlled precision, building layers of translucent and opaque passages that create spatial ambiguity. Geometric forms overlap and intersect throughout, with circular elements anchoring the central composition while angular fragments extend toward the edges.
The work measures 21 × 29 cm and weighs minimal as an oil on paper piece. Created in 2023 as part of Quercy's exploration of Mediterranean themes, it carries certificate number 20231231-0065 with the artist's signature on the back. The painting represents Quercy's contemporary approach to classical subjects, translating mythological narratives into the visual language of geometric abstraction.
Details & Provenance
Technical Specifications
- Medium: Oil on paper
- Dimensions: 21.0×29.0cm
- Weight:
- Created: 2023, France
- Certificate: 20231231-0065
- SKU: Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0478 / 2023
Gallery Label
The Centaur of Pompeii Oil on paper, 21.0×29.0cm Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0478 / 2023
Materials & Technique
This painting is created using traditional oil paints, prized for their rich, luminous quality and exceptional color depth. Oil painting techniques allow for subtle blending and fine detail work.
The work is executed on paper, prepared with traditional gesso ground. Oil paintings require proper curing time and are finished with protective varnish. Each piece is signed by the artist and includes a certificate of authenticity with unique registration number.
Collection Notice
This work is part of the artist's permanent collection and is not available for acquisition.
