Piano Forte

c. 1936

Ferdinand Cartier

Associated Names
Ferdinand Cartier

Artist, 1892 - 1987

The image shows a large, rectangular, wooden piano with intricate spiral-designed legs against a plain background. The piano displays a natural wood grain pattern with a warm, reddish-brown hue, accentuated by small golden details. The keyboard is visible through an open lid, with decorative panels flanking each side of the keys. The background is an unobtrusive, light beige color, contrasting with the deep tones of the piano.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.6 x 28.6 cm (8 7/8 x 11 1/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 67 1/2" long; 32 1/8" high; 22 1/8" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12749

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: F. Cartier.

Wikidata ID

Q64561433

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