The Grand Canyon state
Physical Details
- Medium: Watercolor on Paper
- Dimensions: 19.0 × 26.0 cm
- Weight: 0.0 kg
- Date: 2023
- Location: France
- Certificate of Authenticity: N°20231231-0038
- Catalogue Number: AQC0452
- Collection: American Voyage
- Availability: Sold
Provenance
- Origin: Arnaud Quercy, Paris, France, 2023
- Acquired: 2026-02-27 — Private collection — Canada during Art Quam Anima – Pre-opening
Description
This evocative watercolor painting, titled 'The Grand Canyon State,' captures the majestic and rugged beauty of Arizona. The composition features a striking blend of warm earth tones and vibrant colors, reflecting the natural hues of the canyon's landscape. Abstract geometric shapes and fluid lines suggest the iconic layers and vast expanse of the Grand Canyon, while the interplay of light and shadow evokes the region's dramatic scenery. The vertical lines and subtle textures create a sense of depth and perspective, inviting viewers to experience the grandeur and timelessness of this natural wonder. Through this artwork, the artist celebrates the unique and awe-inspiring essence of Arizona, known as the Grand Canyon State.
Where this work lives
- Series: 50 States
- Collection: American Voyage
- Technique: Watercolor
Exhibitions
- Transcendence – World Premiere of Ephemera Arts (2023-10-29 → 2023-11-15, Koblenzer Kunstverein e.V., Koblenz)
- Rencontres au Marché de la Création (2024-04-23 → 2024-12-31, Marché de la Création – Paris Montparnasse, Paris)
- Salon d'art contemporain – Metamorphose, Paris (2024-12-26 → 2025-01-05, Halle des Blancs Manteaux, Paris)
- Permanent Collection 2025 – Resonance in Form (2025-01-01 → 2025-12-31, arnaudquercy.art, Paris)
- Paris Studio Visit (2025-02-18 → 2025-02-18, Artist's Studio, Paris)
- Marché d'Art Contemporain – Seine Port (2025-05-17 → 2025-05-17, MAC Seine-Port, Seine-Port)
- Nuit des Artistes, St Germain-en-Laye, France (2025-05-24 → 2025-05-24, La Nuit des Artistes, Saint-Germain-en-Laye)
- Marché de l'Art de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, 17ème édition – France (2025-06-14 → 2025-06-14, Marché de l'Art, Saint-Germain-en-Laye)
- Salon d'art contemporain – Metamorphose 2025–2026, Paris (2025-12-26 → 2026-01-04, Halle des Blancs Manteaux, Paris)
- Art Quam Anima – Pre-opening (2026-01-31 → 2026-02-28, Art Quam Anima, Paris)
Other works in this series
- Lone Star State
- The Sunshine State
- Unbridled Spirit
- The Golden State
- Hawaï
- Alaska
- New Mexico - The Three Sisters Legend
- Lake Tahoe
- Seattle
Documented at
- Gallery — The Grand Canyon state
- Nanopublication — The Grand Canyon state — Digital Image Documentation - aqc0452_img_full_1440x1800_webp
- Nanopublication — The Grand Canyon state — Physical Specifications
- Nanopublication — The Grand Canyon state — Computational Image Analysis - AQC0452
Thematic Elements
Technical Notes
- Format: Small
- Type: Painting
- Image resolution: 1440x1800 px
Page Information
- Last updated : 2026-06-11
- Language: EN | Version française