Tritone (C, F#) - Reflexions 7 — Acrylic on Paper by Arnaud Quercy

About This Artwork

Tritone (C, F#) - Reflexions 7 explores the visual translation of musical intervals through harmonic-chromatic perception, part of the Harmonic Crossing collection. The work transforms the distinctive tension of the C-F# tritone into color relationships, examining how harmonic dissonance appears when rendered as visual form.

The composition centers on a dark charcoal background that dominates the surface, with sea green tones occupying substantial areas of the upper section. Deep maroon fills the lower portion, while medium sea green provides accent notes throughout. Bright turquoise creates sharp contrast in a vertical strip, punctuated by small areas of firebrick red. The acrylic medium allows colors to layer and interact, creating subtle variations within each major color zone.

The work measures 21.0 × 29.5 cm on paper, part of the Harmonic Crossing collection created in 2023. Certificate of authenticity number 20231231-0042 accompanies the piece, with the artist's signature appearing on the back. The compact format concentrates the tritone's harmonic tension into an intimate viewing experience, translating the interval's characteristic instability into visual terms through contrasting color temperatures and geometric divisions.