The work

About the work.

“Étang aux Carpes – Reflection & Grand Canal” is a contemplative abstract watercolor on paper that captures the serene beauty of the historic Étang aux Carpes and the adjacent Grand Canal at Château de Fontainebleau. Rendered in a refined Color Field style, the composition distills the landscape into luminous horizontal bands dominated by rich Prussian blues and ethereal whites. The upper register features a broad, atmospheric wash of Prussian blue, evoking the vast sky and its gentle reflection upon the still waters of the carp pond. Subtle tonal variations and organic bleeds suggest depth and light without literal forms. A delicate, elongated triangular element on the left interrupts the horizon, subtly referencing a boat or shoreline. Below, a sweeping curved band of lighter blue and white mirrors the pond’s reflective surface, while the lower section grounds the piece with a darker Prussian blue band suggesting deeper waters and the distant canal edge.

Details

Size

23 x 30.5 x 0.3 cm

Rarity

Unique work

Medium

Watercolor on paper

Year

2026