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Piano Forte

c. 1936

Ferdinand Cartier

Associated Names

Ferdinand Cartier

Artist, 1892 - 1987

The image displays a grand piano with an ornate base and claw-like feet. The piano is made of dark wood with gold details. The keyboard is visible with the lid open, featuring white keys. The color palette includes deep browns, blacks, gold accents, and white keys. The piano's legs extend outward with claw feet. A raised music stand is positioned above the keyboard.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.8 x 28.6 cm (9 x 11 1/4 in.)
Original IAD Object: 34 3/4" high; 68 3/8" long
Accession Number

1943.8.12726

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: F. Cartier.

Wikidata ID

Q64561431

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