https://www.fromoldbooks.org/DasBuchFurAlle/pages/421-washing-the-viola/

The washer-woman or maid has already put the violin through the tub or hot water and soap and is now orking on the viola. The owner rushes into the room in a panic!

An engraving from 1890.

The original painting was auctioned in 2021, as “Spring Cleaning, or, A Diligent Housekeeper.”

Amusing but strong classist undertones.

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