Art Treasures

Digital Fragments 351 reinterprets Vigée Le Brun’s La Marquise de Pezay et la Marquise de Rougé through a layered abstract approach. The piece dissolves the original composition into gestural forms and a vibrant palette, reflecting the painting’s sense of elegance and presence.

The inspiration for this artwork came during a visit to the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), where the painting was part of the exhibition Making Her Mark: A History of Women Artists in Europe, 1400–1800.

La Marquise de Pezay et la Marquise de Rougé with her sons by Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun is part of the collection of the National Gallery of Art (NGA) in Washington, D.C. The painting is renowned for its masterful depiction of fabric and texture, which inspired the visual language of Digital Fragments 351.

Fabric, Rhythm, and Abstraction

In Digital Fragments 351, this textile richness becomes a central motif. The folds of fabric are abstracted into fluid ribbons and flowing masses. The original sense of weight and movement is translated into new visual gestures. By amplifying the interplay of texture and colour, the piece pays tribute to the materiality that defines Vigée Le Brun’s portrait.

The two central figures remain partially perceptible, yet they merge with the surrounding energy of the composition. As with other works in the Art Treasures series, the goal is not to reproduce, but to reimagine — allowing the familiar to shift into abstraction and renewed presence.

Available Formats

This artwork is available in three limited editions. It is part of the Unique Editions collection. All prints use Giclée technology on museum-grade Hahnemühle paper. Each edition includes a 1″ white border and is signed by hand.

Miniature Marvel – 12 in wide, variable height – 504 $

Grand Gesture – 24 in wide, variable height – 1024 $

Monumental Piece – 36 in wide, variable height – 1924 $

Ethereal Solid Series

Digital Fragments 419 is part of the Ethereal Solid digital art series by Denis Leclerc. Like all works in this collection, it explores abstraction as a space of tension and openness. Here, the image revolves around a striking visual axis: a sinuous, almost spinal column that anchors the entire composition.

At first glance, Digital Fragments 419 appears airy and open. Large areas of muted space surround a dense concentration of form in the upper right corner. There, ribbon-like shapes intertwine and fold inward. Yet, this column does not dominate—it breathes, allowing the surrounding emptiness to resonate.

Curious about the creative process?

If so, visit the Œuvre en chantier page to discover how Digital Fragments 419 took shape — from early gestures to its final form. (The content is in French, the artist’s native language.)

Digital Fragments 419 and the Dynamic Column

One of the defining features of this Ethereal Solid digital artwork is the presence of a sinuous vertical line—a dynamic column of intertwined forms. This axis emerged naturally during the creative process, gradually guiding the composition.

Rather than imposing symmetry or balance, the column creates a dialogue between density and space. As a result, it draws the viewer’s gaze upward and inward. In doing so, it invites a deeper exploration of rhythm and movement within the image. Moreover, the surrounding void plays an essential role—offering room for the eye to wander, rest, and return.

Gesture, Tension, and Technique

Like all works in the Ethereal Solid series, Digital Fragments 419 was built using high-resolution digital tools. The artist layered each form on iPad, allowing the gestures to evolve over time. Consequently, the result balances controlled tension with open, breathing space—gesture and stillness, structure and release.

Every texture and line serves a purpose. In fact, the piece offers a meditation on how form can emerge from fluid motion, and how abstraction can suggest presence without imposing narrative.

Digital Fragments 419 — Limited Edition Formats

This artwork is available in three limited editions. It is part of the Unique Editions collection. Each print uses high-resolution Giclée technology on museum-grade Hahnemühle paper. Furthermore, the prints are created at Toronto Image Works, ensuring the highest standards of quality and detail. Every edition includes a 1” white border and is signed by hand.

Miniature Marvel – 12 × 15.0 in – 504 $
Grand Gesture – 24 × 30.01 in – 1024 $
Monumental Piece – 36 × 45.01 in – 1924 $

In the end, each work in the Ethereal Solid series stands on its own. While they share a visual language, each one tells a different story. Ultimately, Digital Fragments 419 offers a quiet meditation on structure—how a single line can hold space and invite contemplation.