Db Major - Variation 9 — Acrylic on Wood Panel by Arnaud Quercy

About This Artwork

This work explores the visual translation of the Db Major triad through harmonic-chromatic mapping, where musical harmony becomes color harmony. Part of the Harmonic Crossing collection, the piece investigates how chord structures can manifest as spatial color relationships, creating a direct correspondence between auditory and visual experience.

Blue-green tones dominate the composition, appearing in two distinct variations that occupy over a third of the surface. Red family colors create substantial presence through dusty mauve and palevioletred areas, while very dark purple provides a strong foundational element. The geometric forms organize these colors into clear spatial divisions, with curved and angular shapes creating dialogue between the harmonic elements. Small accent notes of yellow-green, red-orange, yellow, and blue punctuate the composition, adding complexity to the basic triad structure.

The acrylic on wood panel measures 15.0 × 21.0 × 0.3 cm, creating a compact vertical format. The work carries certificate of authenticity number 20241201-0273 and forms part of the artist's systematic investigation into musical-visual correspondences. The piece demonstrates how the fundamental intervals of a major chord can be expressed through color relationships and spatial organization, with each hue corresponding to specific pitches within the harmonic structure.