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Cottage Organ

1941

Joseph Cannella

Associated Names

Joseph Cannella

Artist, American, 1894 - 1983

The image displays an ornate wooden pedal organ with intricate detailing and floral patterns on its surface. The color palette consists mainly of warm browns, with golden decorative accents. The organ is centrally positioned with the pedal mechanism extended towards the bottom and the keyboard section in the upper part of the frame. The two legs of the organ are symmetrically placed, supporting the main body, which has the lid propped open.

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Artwork overview

Medium

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

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 57.3 x 42.8 cm (22 9/16 x 16 7/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 31" high; 14" deep
Accession Number

1943.8.12778

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Joseph Cannella.

Wikidata ID

Q64591118

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