D Major - Variations 14 — Acrylic on Paper by Arnaud Quercy

About This Artwork

This work explores the visual translation of a D Major triad through harmonic-chromatic mapping, part of the Harmonic Crossing collection. The composition presents the chord tones D, F#, and A as their corresponding color equivalents, creating a compact study in harmonic visualization. The piece functions as both a standalone color composition and a systematic investigation into the relationships between musical intervals and their harmonic-chromatic counterparts.

Yellow-orange tones dominate the surface, with sandy browns and golden hues occupying substantial areas of the composition. Dark yellow-green forms provide structural contrast, appearing as darker grays and steel tones that ground the warmer palette. Bright orange accents punctuate specific areas, while subtle yellow and red-orange notes appear as small but distinct color events. The acrylic medium on paper allows for clean color boundaries and precise geometric relationships between the different harmonic elements.

The work measures 10.5 × 15.0 cm and weighs 0.1 kg, created on paper using acrylic technique. Certificate of authenticity number 20251123-0095 accompanies the piece, with the artist's signature located at bottom right. This variation represents one study within the broader Harmonic Crossing series, which systematically investigates the visual properties of different musical structures and harmonic relationships through direct harmonic-chromatic translation.