In the Woods of Saint Germain

Physical Details
- Medium: Oil on Canvas
- Dimensions: 22.5 × 16.0 cm
- Weight: 0.0 kg
- Date: 2024
- Location: France
- Certificate of Authenticity: N°20240514-0076
- Catalogue Number: AQC0580
- Collection: Nature in the city
Provenance
- Origin: Arnaud Quercy, Paris, France, 2024
- Private collection
Description
'In the Woods of Saint Germain' delves into the reflective and introspective act of self-portraiture in a digital age, set against the timeless backdrop of Saint Germain's ancient woods. This painting captures the paradox of seeking solitude while engaging in an inherently narcissistic act—taking a selfie. Through abstract geometric shapes and a vivid contrast of colors, it explores the tension between the desire to connect with nature and the impulse to frame this connection through the lens of personal technology. The artwork invites viewers to ponder the modern compulsion to document and curate personal experiences, prompting a reflection on the intersection of self-awareness, technology, and the natural environment.
Collection
Nature in the city
Contemporary
Technical Notes
- Format: Small
- Type: Painting
- Image resolution: 2118x3177 px
Related Documentation
- Gallery page (EN)https://artquamanima.com/en/artworks/2024/01/in-the-woods-of-saint-germain_6hs.html
- Gallery page (FR)https://artquamanima.com/fr/oeuvres/2024/01/dans-les-bois-de-saint-germain_6hs.html
- Nanopublication: Digital Image Documentation - aqc0580_img_full_2118x3177_webphttps://multimodal.institute/en/nanopubs/2026/02/AQC0580-digital-image-documentation-aqc0580_img_full_2118x3177_webp.html
https://multimodal.institute/en/nanopubs/2026/02/AQC0580-digital-image-documentation-aqc0580_img_full_2118x3177_webp.pdf - Nanopublication: Physical Specificationshttps://multimodal.institute/en/nanopubs/2026/02/AQC0580-physical-specifications.html
https://multimodal.institute/en/nanopubs/2026/02/AQC0580-physical-specifications.pdf - Nanopublication: Computational Image Analysis - AQC0580https://multimodal.institute/en/nanopubs/2026/02/AQC0580-computational-image-analysis-aqc0580.html
https://multimodal.institute/en/nanopubs/2026/02/AQC0580-computational-image-analysis-aqc0580.pdf
References
- Catalogue Raisonnéhttps://arnaudquercy.art/en/catalogue-raisonne/index.html
- Art Quam Animahttps://artquamanima.com/en/gallery/index.html
Page Information
- Last updated : 2026-04-27
- Language: EN | Version française