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
- Collection: Spells and Magic
- Availability: Sold
Provenance
- Origin: Arnaud Quercy, Paris, France, 2022
- Acquired: 2024-11-24 — Private collection — St Charles, USA during Transcendence – World Premiere of Ephemera Arts
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.
Where this work lives
- Series: Shakespeare
- Collection: Spells and Magic
- Technique: Watercolor
Exhibitions
- Transcendence – World Premiere of Ephemera Arts (2023-10-29 → 2023-11-15, Koblenzer Kunstverein e.V., Koblenz)
Other works in this series
Documented at
- Gallery — Sir John Falstaff
- Nanopublication — Sir John Falstaff — Digital Image Documentation - aqc0433_img_full_1536x2048_webp
- Nanopublication — Sir John Falstaff — Physical Specifications
- Nanopublication — Sir John Falstaff — Computational Image Analysis - AQC0433
- Nanopublication — Sir John Falstaff — Sir John Falstaff as Visual Character Study — Contradiction, Excess, and Watercolor's Natural Diffraction
Thematic Elements
Technical Notes
- Format: Small
- Type: Painting
- Image resolution: 1536x2048 px
Page Information
- Last updated : 2026-06-11
- Language: EN | Version française