C Major - Variation 9 — Watercolor on Paper by Arnaud Quercy

About This Artwork

This work translates the C Major triad into visual form through chromesthetic mapping. Part of the Synesthetic Explorations collection, the piece explores how musical harmony can become visible through color relationships. The composition presents the fundamental chord tones C, E, and G as their corresponding visual equivalents.

Red-orange tones dominate the composition, appearing in multiple variations from warm tan to deeper rosybrown. A yellow accent provides contrast in the upper right quadrant, while geometric divisions organize the surface into distinct zones. The watercolor technique allows colors to blend at boundaries while maintaining clear separations between harmonic elements. Black linear elements define the compositional structure, creating a framework that holds the color relationships in tension.

The work measures 14.8 × 21.0 cm and weighs minimal amounts as a watercolor on paper. Certificate of authenticity number 20250125-0013 accompanies the piece, with the artist's signature located at bottom right. The compact format concentrates the harmonic translation into an intimate viewing experience, where the C Major chord's essential character becomes visible through the interplay of warm and cool tones.