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Piano

Ferdinand Cartier

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an illustration of a grand piano with intricately carved wooden legs and a polished wooden surface. The color palette consists of rich browns and gold accents on the piano, with hints of black and white on the keys. Positioned centrally, the piano's facade faces the viewer, with six ornate legs evenly spaced underneath. The partially open lid reveals the keyboard and decorative inlay above it. A signature is visible at the bottom right corner of the illustration.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
4346 × 3332 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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