Violin and Violincello, from the Musical Instruments series (N121) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1888

"Violin and Violincello" is a chromolithograph from the "Musical Instruments" series issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1888. The company used this series to promote "Honest Long Cut Tobacco." The image features two women, each holding a musical instrument, the violin and the violoncello. The artwork's playful composition features different color palettes for each woman and a third panel with a lyre and pipes. The print is a good example of the chromolithographic techniques of the late 19th century, which allowed for vibrant colors and detailed imagery. This piece is currently part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York.