In the Woods of Saint Germain — Oil on Canvas by Arnaud Quercy
Oil on Canvas, 22.5×16.0cm
Arnaud Quercy, 2024 — France
Where ancient French woodlands meet contemporary geometric vision
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 Los Angeles, USA, May 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.
Series: Under the Canopy
Part of Nature in the City · 4 works in this series
Under the Canopy
About This Artwork
In the Woods of Saint Germain explores the intersection of natural observation and urban reflection through contemporary oil painting. Part of the Nature in the City collection, this work examines how forest environments persist within metropolitan contexts, translating the experience of Saint Germain's ancient woodlands into geometric abstraction.
The composition centers on muted earth tones that dominate the surface. Very dark gray and steel gray tones create the foundational structure, while ochre and orange accents provide warm counterpoints. The painting organizes these colors into geometric forms that suggest both architectural elements and natural fragments. A subtle violet accent appears as a small highlight, creating visual tension against the predominantly warm palette. The oil technique allows colors to blend smoothly in some areas while maintaining sharp edges in others.
The work measures 22.5 × 16.0 cm on canvas, positioning it as an intimate study rather than a large statement piece. Certificate of authenticity number 20240514-0076 accompanies the work, with the artist's signature located on the front right. This piece was completed in 2024 as part of Quercy's ongoing investigation into how natural spaces function within urban environments.
Details & Provenance
Technical Specifications
- Medium: Oil on Canvas
- Dimensions: 22.5×16.0cm
- Weight:
- Created: 2024, France
- Certificate: 20240514-0076
- SKU: Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0580 / 2024
Gallery Label
In the Woods of Saint Germain Oil on Canvas, 22.5×16.0cm Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0580 / 2024
Materials & Technique
This painting is created using traditional oil paints, prized for their rich, luminous quality and exceptional color depth. Oil painting techniques allow for subtle blending and fine detail work.
The work is executed on canvas, prepared with traditional gesso ground. Oil paintings require proper curing time and are finished with protective varnish. 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.
