C Major9 - Research on Harmony - Variation 4 — Acrylic on Paper by Arnaud Quercy
Acrylic on Paper, 14.8×21.0cm
Arnaud Quercy, 2024 — France
Where musical harmony becomes visible through color
First exhibited at Marché de la Création – Paris Montparnasse, Paris, April 2024 — Rencontres au Marché de la Création.
This work entered a private collection in France, December 2025.
- ✓ 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: C Major9
Part of Synesthetic Explorations · 15 works in this series
C Major 9
About This Artwork
This work explores the visual translation of the C Major9 chord through synesthetic color mapping, part of the Synesthetic Explorations collection where harmonic structures become visible through geometric abstraction. The piece investigates how musical intervals can generate spatial relationships between color forms, creating a bridge between auditory and visual perception.
The composition centers on warm yellow-orange tones that dominate the surface, with darker golden brown forms creating substantial presence in the lower register. Orange and red-orange areas provide harmonic contrast, while a single violet accent introduces chromatic tension. The geometric shapes stack and overlap, creating depth through layered transparency where colors blend at their intersections. The acrylic medium allows for clean edges between color zones while maintaining subtle gradations within each form.
The work measures 14.8 × 21.0 cm on paper and carries certificate of authenticity number 20240306-0048, with the artist's signature on the back. This variation represents one exploration within the broader Research on Harmony series, where Quercy systematically translates chord structures into visual compositions. The compact format concentrates the harmonic relationships into an intimate viewing experience, with each color zone corresponding to specific pitches within the C Major9 chord structure.
Details & Provenance
Technical Specifications
- Medium: Acrylic on Paper
- Dimensions: 14.8×21.0cm
- Weight:
- Created: 2024, France
- Certificate: 20240306-0048
- SKU: Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0552 / 2024
Gallery Label
C Major9 - Research on Harmony - Variation 4 Acrylic on Paper, 14.8×21.0cm Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0552 / 2024
Materials & Technique
This painting is created using professional-grade acrylic paints, known for their vibrant color saturation and excellent lightfastness. Acrylic allows for both thick impasto techniques and thin glazing layers.
The work is executed on paper, primed for optimal paint adhesion and longevity. Each piece is signed by the artist and includes a certificate of authenticity with unique registration number.
Provenance
This work is held in a private collection. Provenance and exhibition history are maintained in the gallery archives.
