Piano
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 29.3 x 22.8 cm (11 9/16 x 9 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.12724
Art Historical Context
**Piano** by Lorenz Rothkran, created around 1936, is a captivating watercolor and graphite rendering on paperboard, measuring 29.3 x 22.8 cm. Housed in the National Gallery Art's Index of American Design collection, work exemplifies the meticulous documentation of everyday American objects from the early 20th century.kranz, a skilled illustrator, captures the elegant curves and ornate details of a piano, its role as both a musical instrument and a symbol of domestic refinement in American homes. As part of the Federal Art Project under the Works Progress Administration (WPA) during the Great...