Piano

anonymous, anoniem, anoniem, anonymous, c. 1770 - c. 1775

Small pianos, rectangular or shaped like a spinet, were in existence already before grand pianos became generally known. They were also invented independently of the grand piano, even though grand pianos were appreciated at European courts, for instance that of Medici, throughout the 18th century. Many early small German pianos, including this one, had tiny, bare wooden hammer heads.

  • Artwork typekeyboard instrument, musical instrument, stringed instrument, pianoforte
  • Object numberBK-NM-8306
  • Dimensionsheight 77 cm x width 117 cm x depth 49 cm