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Giraffe Piano

Raay en Zonen, Joannes van · c. 1830 - c. 1840 · textile materials; copper (metal); wood (plant material)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Giraffe piano, harp-shaped tall case covered with green damask and decorated with copper ornaments, with two twisted legs. Six octaves; six pedals. The candlesticks are missing. Marked: "J. van Raay & Zonen / Fecit / Amsterdam"; "Koninklijke fabriek en magazijen, / te Amsterdam, Kalverstraat No 61 & 66. / J. van Raay en Zonen, / Fabrikeurs van allerhande soorten Piano Fortes, Melodiums, Aeolodicons, Klavier- en / Pedaal-Haarpen, Orgels enz. enz. enz. / Allerhande Muzijk Instrumenten zoo in Koop als in Huur".

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description

Subjects

musical instrument stringed instrument pianoforte keyboard instrument giraffe piano

Credit lineGiraffe piano. c. 1830 - c. 1840. Raay en Zonen, Joannes van. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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