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Piano Forte

c. 1936

Lawrence Phillips

Associated Names

Lawrence Phillips

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a wooden harpsichord with ornate detailing, supported by six legs, topped with brass casters. The color palette consists of rich browns and gold accents. The harpsichord is positioned in the middle of the image, with its keyboard and decorative elements facing forward.

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Artwork overview

Medium

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

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.9 x 28.9 cm (9 x 11 3/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.12754

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: LAWRENCE PHILLIPS

Wikidata ID

Q64592828

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