The Cat Of Istanbul - Variations 3 — Watercolor on Paper by Arnaud Quercy
Watercolor on Paper, 10.0×15.0cm
Arnaud Quercy, 2024 — France
Where a cat becomes geometry — cubist observation in warm earth tones
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 Italy, July 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: The Cat Of Istanbul
Variation 3 · 6 works in this series
The Cat Of Istanbul
About This Artwork
This work explores feline form through geometric abstraction, part of the Nature in the City collection that examines urban wildlife encounters. The piece fragments and reconstructs a cat using cubist principles, creating multiple perspectives within a single composition. Angular shapes intersect with curved forms to suggest movement and the complexity of observing living creatures in architectural environments.
Warm earth tones dominate the composition, with tan and burnt sienna creating substantial presence throughout the surface. Dark brown and russet provide depth and shadow, while ochre and wheat tones add luminous areas that suggest light filtering through geometric planes. Black linear elements define the structural framework, connecting fragmented shapes into a cohesive whole. Small accents of steel gray and white appear sparingly, adding subtle contrast to the predominantly warm palette. The watercolor medium allows colors to blend and layer naturally, creating soft transitions between the geometric divisions.
The work measures 10.0 × 15.0 cm on paper, reflecting the intimate scale typical of observational studies. This compact format concentrates the visual elements into a densely composed space where each geometric fragment contributes to the overall feline suggestion. The piece carries certificate number 20240120-0007 and bears the artist's signature in the bottom right corner. Created in France in 2024, it represents the third variation in this particular exploration of the Istanbul cat theme.
Details & Provenance
Technical Specifications
- Medium: Watercolor on Paper
- Dimensions: 10.0×15.0cm
- Weight:
- Created: 2024, France
- Certificate: 20240120-0007
- SKU: Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0511 / 2024
Gallery Label
The Cat Of Istanbul - Variations 3 Watercolor on Paper, 10.0×15.0cm Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0511 / 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.
