The Cello Player 

"The Cello Player" is a painting by Gustave Jean Jacquet, a French artist who lived from 1846 to 1909. It depicts a woman in a lavish gown holding a cello, with sheet music resting on a stool nearby. The work showcases Jacquet's skill in portraying both the beauty of the human form and the elegance of musical instruments. The woman's pose and the detailed rendering of the cello create a sense of refined grace and musicality. The painting is likely a genre piece, capturing the refined leisure of the upper classes in 19th-century France.