C Major - Variation 11 — Watercolor on Paper by Arnaud Quercy

About This Artwork

Quercy explores the visual translation of musical harmony in this watercolor from the Harmonic Crossing collection. The work renders the C Major triad through harmonic-chromatic mapping, where the chord tones G, E, and G appear as warm orange hues across multiple octaves. The composition investigates how harmonic relationships manifest through color relationships and spatial organization.

Warm orange tones dominate the surface, with burlywood occupying nearly a quarter of the composition alongside substantial areas of darksalmon and lightsalmon. The colors organize into geometric forms defined by precise black outlines, creating distinct zones that correspond to different octave registers. A pale yellow-orange accent provides subtle contrast, appearing as small geometric elements that punctuate the warmer palette. The watercolor technique allows colors to blend at edges while maintaining clear boundaries between sections.

The work measures 14.8 × 21.0 cm on paper and carries certificate of authenticity number 20250125-0014. The artist's signature appears at the bottom right corner. Part of the broader Harmonic Crossing collection, this variation demonstrates Quercy's systematic approach to translating musical structures into visual form through his personal harmonic-chromatic associations.