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Piano

c. 1937

Edward L. Loper and Gordon Saltar

Associated Names

Edward L. Loper

Artist, American, 1916 - 2011

Gordon Saltar

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a spinet harpsichord set against a plain background. The spinet has a reddish-brown wood tone with gold accents and decorative detailing around the keyboard area. It is positioned centrally with a slight perspective, and there is a technical drawing of its structure in the lower right corner.

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Artwork overview

Medium

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

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.9 x 30.7 cm (9 x 12 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.12757

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: Edward Loper / Del. 156-1 / Gordon Saltar

Wikidata ID

Q64557516

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