Untitled work
Description
Description des éléments : A l'origine : jeu de forte et jeu de luth. Mécanique à simple pilote. Bicorde sur toute l'étendue, 1 chevalet. Caisse plaquée en bois de rose à encadrements d'amarante. 4 pieds en gaine plaqués de bois de rose avec sabots en bronze. Clavier inversé : marches plaquées d'ébène, feintes plaquées d'ivoire, frontons de touches plaquées d'ivoire. Couvercle fermé servant de table à écrire. Système de manettes ou de pédales absent. Etendue : 5 octaves, fa0-fa5 (FF-f3). Décor : Motifs floraux et instrumentaux en marqueterie.
About this work
The artwork titled "This artwork", attributed to Maison Erard, is preserved at musée de la musique. This piece is listed in the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, which catalogues the works held in French museums.
Technique and Materials
This work belongs to the field: musique - chant - danse, ethnologie.
The Conserving Museum
"This artwork" is preserved at musée de la musique, an institution bearing the « Musée de France » label. This label ensures that the collections are managed rigorously in terms of conservation, inventory, and public accessibility.
Data sources
The information about this work comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).
About this artwork
Les dimensions de l'oeuvre sont : Longueur gabarit : 1468 mm. Hauteur : 773 mm. Hauteur de caisse : 178 mm. Largeur gabarit : 517 mm. Largeur clavier : 481 mm.
Creation context
La offre à Maison Erard le terreau fertile pour concevoir . Cette œuvre, désormais joyau du musée de la musique, est le fruit d'un dialogue constant entre l'artiste et les idées de son siècle. Le contexte de création confère à la pièce une dimension historique qui enrichit considérablement sa lecture.
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The work « Untitled work » is held at musée de la musique, an institution labeled as a « Musée de France ». This label guarantees the quality of collection preservation and accessibility to the public.
This artwork is attributed to Maison Erard according to the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture. Check the artist's profile on DellArte to discover their background, other works, and museums that house their creations.
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