C+ - Research on Harmony - Variation 2 — Watercolor on Paper by Arnaud Quercy
Watercolor on Paper, 12.0×16.0cm
Arnaud Quercy, 2024 — France
Where music becomes visible — the C+ chord rendered in watercolor
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 Germany, December 2024.
- ✓ 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 watercolor explores the visual translation of the C+ augmented triad through chromesthetic mapping. Part of the Synesthetic Explorations collection, the work investigates how musical harmony can manifest as color relationships on paper. The painting demonstrates the artist's systematic approach to converting specific chord structures into visual compositions.
Silver and pale gray tones dominate the composition, creating a luminous foundation across the surface. Yellow-orange areas appear in substantial sections, ranging from warm tan to deeper peru tones. Yellow-green passages provide structural elements throughout the work, while accent colors include ochre yellow, blue-gray tones, and a deep orange-brown that anchors the lower register. The watercolor technique allows these colors to interact through transparent layering and controlled bleeding.
The work measures 12.0 × 16.0 cm on paper, creating an intimate scale for detailed color study. Certificate of authenticity number 20240718-0164 documents the piece, with the artist's signature located at bottom right. The painting translates the C+ chord's root (C), major third (E), and augmented fifth (Ab) into corresponding color families, creating a visual representation of musical intervals through the artist's personal chromesthetic system.
Details & Provenance
Technical Specifications
- Medium: Watercolor on Paper
- Dimensions: 12.0×16.0cm
- Weight:
- Created: 2024, France
- Certificate: 20240718-0164
- SKU: Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0668 / 2024
Gallery Label
C+ - Research on Harmony - Variation 2 Watercolor on Paper, 12.0×16.0cm Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0668 / 2024
Materials & Technique
This painting is created using artist-grade watercolor pigments on acid-free, archival paper. Watercolor's transparency creates luminous effects as light passes through the pigment layers to reflect off the white paper beneath.
The work demonstrates careful control of water and pigment to achieve both soft washes and precise details. 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.
