Sir John Falstaff
Physical Details
- Medium: Watercolor on Paper
- Dimensions: 21.0 × 29.5 cm
- Weight: 0.0 kg
- Date: 2022
- Location: France
- Certificate of Authenticity: N°20231231-0019
- Catalogue Number: AQC0433
- Signature: Back
- Collection: Untamed Creations
- Availability: Sold
Provenance
- Origin: Arnaud Quercy, Paris, France, 2022
- Acquired: St Charles, USA — 25 March 2024
- Private collection
Description
This evocative piece, inspired by Shakespeare's character Sir John Falstaff, captures the essence of his larger-than-life personality through a vibrant interplay of colors and forms. Falstaff, a comical and boisterous knight, is known for his wit, love of mischief, and indulgent lifestyle. The abstract composition, rendered in oil and watercolor, features a blend of earthy tones and bold blues, with geometric shapes and textured patterns. The juxtaposition of fluid and structured elements echoes Falstaff's dynamic presence, creating a visual symphony that resonates with the humor and complexity of Shakespeare's work.
Collection
Untamed Creations
Contemporary
Technical Notes
- Format: Small
- Type: Painting
- Image resolution: 1536x2048 px
Related Documentation
- Gallery page (EN)https://artquamanima.com/en/artworks/2022/01/sir-john-falstaff_4wm.html
- Gallery page (FR)https://artquamanima.com/fr/oeuvres/2022/01/monsieur-john-falstaff_4wm.html
- Nanopublication: Digital Image Documentation - aqc0433_img_full_1536x2048_webphttps://multimodal.institute/en/nanopubs/2026/03/AQC0433-digital-image-documentation-aqc0433_img_full_1536x2048_webp.html
https://multimodal.institute/en/nanopubs/2026/03/AQC0433-digital-image-documentation-aqc0433_img_full_1536x2048_webp.pdf - Nanopublication: Physical Specificationshttps://multimodal.institute/en/nanopubs/2026/03/AQC0433-physical-specifications.html
https://multimodal.institute/en/nanopubs/2026/03/AQC0433-physical-specifications.pdf - Nanopublication: Computational Image Analysis - AQC0433https://multimodal.institute/en/nanopubs/2026/03/AQC0433-computational-image-analysis-aqc0433.html
https://multimodal.institute/en/nanopubs/2026/03/AQC0433-computational-image-analysis-aqc0433.pdf - Nanopublication: Sir John Falstaff as Visual Character Study — Contradiction, Excess, and Watercolor's Natural Diffractionhttps://multimodal.institute/en/nanopubs/2026/03/AQC0433-sir-john-falstaff-as-visual-character-study-contradiction-ex.html
https://multimodal.institute/en/nanopubs/2026/03/AQC0433-sir-john-falstaff-as-visual-character-study-contradiction-ex.pdf
References
- Catalogue Raisnonnéhttps://arnaudquercy.art/en/catalogue-raisonne/index.html
Page Information
- Last updated : 2026-03-03
- Language: EN | Version française