Major 2nd Interval - Reflexions 12 — Watercolor on Paper by Arnaud Quercy

About This Artwork

This painting explores the major second interval through the artist's synesthetic perception, translating the musical relationship between D and E into visual form. Part of the Synesthetic Explorations collection, the work demonstrates how musical intervals can be experienced as color relationships, with orange representing D and various shades of yellow and orange embodying E.

The composition centers on warm red-orange tones that dominate the surface, creating a cohesive foundation across multiple geometric forms. Light gray areas provide substantial presence in the upper regions, while tan and rosybrown elements occupy significant portions of the middle ground. Gray tones appear throughout in various intensities, from deep charcoal to medium gray, creating structural elements that anchor the floating geometric shapes. Small areas of sandybrown, orange, and burnt sienna add concentrated color notes, with black and white accents providing sharp contrast points that define edges and create focal areas.

The watercolor measures 16.0 × 24.0 cm and weighs minimal amounts typical of paper-based works. Created in 2024 as part of the Synesthetic Explorations series, the piece carries certificate of authenticity number 20240718-0171. The artist's signature appears in the bottom right corner. The work demonstrates Quercy's systematic approach to chromesthetic mapping, where specific musical pitches correspond to particular color families and intensities.