A studio photograph of a watercolour and pencil drawing of a grand piano decorated with classical motifs, belonging to S and P Erard, piano makers

Date:
20 May 1902
Reference:
BL17010
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

This drawing is likely to have been executed by Sebastian and Pierre Erard themselves, or perhaps a member of their staff, as part of the design process at their workshops or showroom. The Erard brothers were piano forte and harp makers based in Paris and London, and this photograph was commissioned by theor company.

Content

This is part of the Series: HBL01/01 Series Of Photographic Negatives And Prints; within the Collection: HBL01 The Bedford Lemere Collection

Rights

Source: Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Boucher, Adolphe Augustus: Bedford Lemere And Company