La Mort du Cygne Grand Piano
Object type: La Mort du Cygne Grand Piano
Department: Musical Instruments
Culture: French
Artist: Érard|Louis Majorelle|Victor Emile Prouvé
Artist bio: French, ca. 1780–1959|French, Toul 1859–1926 Nancy|French, Nancy 1858–1943 Sétif, Algeria
Artist role: Manufacturer|Artist|Artist
Artist nationality: French|French|French
Date: 1903 (case); 1904 (instrument)
Medium: Mahogany, carved and inlaid with fruitwood veneers; ivorine; gilt bronze
Dimensions: Width 3ft 3in (100.5 cm); Length 7ft 2in (213.5 cm); Width 4ft 10in (147.5 cm).
Classification: Musical instruments
Geography:     France  
Credit line: Gift of Yvette and Allen Michaan, 2022.
Accession year: 2022