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Piano Forte

Ferdinand Cartier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large, rectangular, wooden piano with intricate spiral-designed legs against a plain background. The piano displays a natural wood grain pattern with a warm, reddish-brown hue, accentuated by small golden details. The keyboard is visible through an open lid, with decorative panels flanking each side of the keys. The background is an unobtrusive, light beige color, contrasting with the deep tones of the piano.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
4257 × 3343 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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