Piano Forte

c. 1936

Ferdinand Cartier

Associated Names
Ferdinand Cartier

Artist, 1892 - 1987

The image shows a wooden piano with a polished, reddish-brown finish. Warm tones of brown, gold, and beige are present in the color palette, highlighting the wood grain and metallic accents near the keys. The piano is centrally positioned with its legs slightly angled outward and stands on small wheels. The keyboard is facing towards the viewer, and the wood grain and decorative panels are visible on the front side.

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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 29.3 cm (9 x 11 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 67" long; 27 7/8" wide; 33 3/4" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.12756

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: F. Cartier

Wikidata ID

Q64561439

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