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Open today 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
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Celebrating American art and artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Piano Forte

c. 1936

Ferdinand Cartier

Associated Names

Ferdinand Cartier

Artist, 1892 - 1987

The image shows a wooden keyboard instrument with ornate carvings and decorative gold accents. The color palette includes rich dark brown with hints of gold and subtle reds. The instrument is supported by intricately carved legs with elaborate designs. It is set against a plain background to highlight its craftsmanship.

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Artwork overview

Medium

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

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.4 x 29.3 cm (8 13/16 x 11 9/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 68 3/8" long; 26 1/4" high; 13 13/16" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.12750

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: F. Cartier.

Wikidata ID

Q64561434

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