D5 (Power Chord) - Research on harmony - variation 1 — Acrylic on Paper by Arnaud Quercy
Acrylic on Paper, 15.0×21.0cm
Arnaud Quercy, 2026 — France
See what a piano chord looks like — musical harmony made visible through color
First exhibited at Art Quam Anima, Paris, March 2026 — Through the Aperture — Research on Harmony.
- ✓ Original artwork, hand-painted by Arnaud Quercy
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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.
About This Artwork
This work explores chromesthetic mapping within the Synesthetic Explorations collection, translating piano harmony into visual form. The D5 power chord becomes a color study that maps specific pitches to their corresponding visual equivalents. Quercy investigates how musical intervals can create visual harmony through direct color correspondence.
Orange tones dominate the composition, with dark salmon appearing as the primary color alongside substantial areas of peru and burlywood. Silver and light gray provide neutral balance, while a yellow-orange accent creates harmonic tension. The acrylic medium on paper allows for smooth color transitions that mirror the spread voicing of the chord. Dark brown anchors the lower register, moving through progressively lighter orange tones that correspond to ascending pitches.
The painting measures 15.0 × 21.0 cm and weighs 0.1 kg, part of the first variation in this harmonic research series. The work draws inspiration from piano studies and cycle of fifths mapping, translating the D5 power chord spanning from D3 to A6 into chromesthetic relationships. The piece carries certificate of authenticity number 20260305-0020 and bears the artist's signature at bottom right.
Details & Provenance
Technical Specifications
- Medium: Acrylic on Paper
- Dimensions: 15.0×21.0cm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- Created: 2026, France
- Certificate: 20260305-0020
- SKU: Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0968 / 2026
Gallery Label
D5 (Power Chord) - Research on harmony - variation 1 Acrylic on Paper, 15.0×21.0cm Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0968 / 2026
Materials & Technique
This painting is created using professional-grade acrylic paints, known for their vibrant color saturation and excellent lightfastness. Acrylic allows for both thick impasto techniques and thin glazing layers.
The work is executed on paper, primed for optimal paint adhesion and longevity. Each piece is signed by the artist and includes a certificate of authenticity with unique registration number.
Delivery & Handling
Each work is carefully packaged by the artist and shipped fully insured. Complimentary delivery within France and the European Union. Worldwide shipping available upon request.
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