C Major9 - Research on Harmony - Variation 5 — Acrylic on Paper by Arnaud Quercy
Acrylic on Paper, 14.8×21.0cm
Arnaud Quercy, 2024 — France
Where jazz harmony becomes visible—a major ninth chord you can see
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 Paris, France, January 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.
About This Artwork
This work explores the visual translation of a C Major9 chord through synesthetic color mapping, part of the Synesthetic Explorations collection where musical harmonies become visible through systematic color associations. The piece investigates how the extended harmony of a major ninth chord—with its root, third, fifth, seventh, and ninth—can be expressed through coordinated color relationships that mirror musical intervals.
Yellow-orange tones dominate the composition, appearing throughout the surface in varying intensities from deep burnt sienna to pale wheat. Red-orange areas occupy substantial portions, creating warm coral and tan passages that interact with the yellow-orange foundation. Gray tones provide structural anchoring, ranging from very dark charcoal to medium slate, while small accent notes of deep orange, violet silver, and red-violet black punctuate specific areas.
The acrylic on paper work measures 14.8 × 21.0 cm and weighs minimal due to its paper support. Created in 2024, it carries certificate of authenticity number 20240306-0049 with the artist's signature on the back. The piece represents Variation 5 within the Research on Harmony series, demonstrating how extended jazz harmonies translate into visual color relationships through the artist's synesthetic approach.
Details & Provenance
Technical Specifications
- Medium: Acrylic on Paper
- Dimensions: 14.8×21.0cm
- Weight:
- Created: 2024, France
- Certificate: 20240306-0049
- SKU: Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0553 / 2024
Gallery Label
C Major9 - Research on Harmony - Variation 5 Acrylic on Paper, 14.8×21.0cm Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0553 / 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.
