This delicate etching captures a quiet, intimate moment between a young girl and her teacher at a piano. The composition draws the viewer in from the side, focusing on the profile of the girl whose fingers gently rest on the keys, poised between notes. Her expression is one of concentration mixed with a hint of wonder—her eyes fixed forward, seemingly caught between the music and the lesson. Behind her, the teacher assumes a patient, almost shadow-like presence, her delicate features softened with a veil of gentle shading and her spectacles perched on her nose, embodying an aura of quiet authority and care. The intricate detail of the piano itself provides a strong structural base, with its rich, dark woodgrain rendered in sweeping, confident strokes that contrast beautifully against the lighter, airier rendering of the figures.

Executed with a light touch, the subtle interplay of light and shadow enhances a feeling of calm and focused attentiveness. The monochromatic palette emphasizes form and texture, lending a timeless quality to the scene that evokes both nostalgia and the tender ritual of learning. Historically, this print reflects the fin-de-siècle fascination with domestic tranquility and the arts as a cultivated pursuit, particularly among young girls. With its balance of technical skill and expressive restraint, this work is a celebration of quiet learning moments, where the connection between teacher and student hums just beneath the surface in the act of music-making.