Ab Major - Research on Harmony - Variation 9 — Acrylic on Linen Canvas by Arnaud Quercy

About This Artwork

This work explores the visual translation of A-flat Major through chromesthetic mapping, part of the Synesthetic Explorations collection investigating how musical harmony appears as color relationships. The composition translates the grandeur and nobility of A-flat Major into a carefully orchestrated arrangement of warm and cool tones that echo the harmonic structure of this key.

Orange tones dominate the composition, with vibrant orangered claiming the central areas while darker orange forms provide foundational weight in the lower register. Red-orange and salmon tones create substantial presence throughout the middle ground, while violet and dusty mauve establish cooler counterpoints. Blue-violet and red accents appear as precise notes, creating harmonic tension against the warm palette.

The acrylic on linen canvas measures 81 × 100 cm and weighs approximately 1.5 kg. This work represents Variation 9 within the broader harmonic research series, with the artist's signature placed bottom right. The piece carries certificate of authenticity number 20240718-0186, documenting its place within Quercy's systematic exploration of musical keys through visual media.