Piano

c. 1936

Ferdinand Cartier

Associated Names
Ferdinand Cartier

Artist, 1892 - 1987

The image shows an illustration of a grand piano with intricately carved wooden legs and a polished wooden surface. The color palette consists of rich browns and gold accents on the piano, with hints of black and white on the keys. Positioned centrally, the piano's facade faces the viewer, with six ornate legs evenly spaced underneath. The partially open lid reveals the keyboard and decorative inlay above it. A signature is visible at the bottom right corner of the illustration.

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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 29.3 cm (9 x 11 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 34 1/2" high; 70" long; 27 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12753

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: F. Cartier.

Wikidata ID

Q64561436

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