D Major - Variation 7 — Acrylic on Wood Panel by Arnaud Quercy

About This Artwork

This acrylic painting translates the D Major chord into visual form through harmonic-chromatic mapping, converting the optimism and strength of Beethoven's Symphony No. 2 into geometric shapes on a twenty-one by thirty centimeter wood panel. Working within the Harmonic Crossing collection, the piece organizes harmonic relationships into structured yet lively color arrangements.

Orange tones dominate the composition, appearing in over half the surface area, while yellow-orange hues create substantial presence throughout the painting. Yellow-green passages provide contrast in smaller concentrated areas, with very dark gray anchoring the composition. The acrylic medium produces smooth color transitions where warm goldenrod and burlywood tones meet cooler darkslategray elements.

The compact format requires close viewing to perceive how D Major harmonies manifest through layered color structures. As Variation 7 in the collection, this piece demonstrates how classical symphonic energy translates into visual harmony that maintains both contemplative and energetic qualities. The painting's layers build progressively, creating structured expression that mirrors Beethoven's compositional approach.

The work includes certificate of authenticity 20241201-0249 and represents asset code AQC0752 within Arnaud Quercy's contemporary practice, completed in France during 2024.