Bb Major - Variations 7 — Acrylic on Paper by Arnaud Quercy

About This Artwork

This work explores the visual translation of the Bb major chord through harmonic-chromatic color mapping within the Harmonic Crossing collection. The piece converts piano studies into color relationships, transforming the Bb major chord in first inversion across three octaves into spatial color distribution. The work investigates how harmonic structures can become visible through systematic color assignment.

Red-violet tones dominate the composition, with orchid and plum colors creating the primary visual mass. Silver areas provide substantial presence throughout the surface, while chocolate orange accents anchor the bass register. The acrylic paint on paper creates smooth color transitions with subtle texture variations. Rosy brown tones connect the warmer and cooler color families, while minimal white accents provide contrast points across the composition.

The work measures ten and a half by fifteen centimeters and weighs approximately one tenth of a kilogram. This seventh variation in the Research on Harmony series demonstrates cycle of fifths mapping principles through color relationships. The artist's signature appears at the bottom right, and the piece carries certificate of authenticity number 20251123-0079. Created in France during November 2025, the work represents contemporary approaches to harmonic-chromatic art practices.

The harmonic-chromatic system assigns specific musical pitches to corresponding color families, creating a direct translation method between auditory and visual elements. The bass D note generates the chocolate orange foundation, while higher octave notes produce the red-violet and silver color relationships that fill the upper areas of the composition.