Square Piano 1790 - 1800

"Square Piano" is a late 18th-century musical instrument crafted by John Preston. The instrument features a square-shaped case with a keyboard and a hinged lid that reveals the strings and soundboard. The piano's case is decorated with intricate marquetry, including floral motifs and portraits of women. The piano is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This type of square piano was popular during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, particularly in England, and represented a significant development in the history of the piano.