Was Without by Mendelssohn originally written for piano?

Yes, Mendelssohn's "Songs Without Words" (Lieder ohne Worte) was originally written for piano. The pieces are a collection of 48 short piano compositions that Mendelssohn composed between 1829 and 1845. They are characterized by their lyrical melodies and expressive nature, and they have become some of Mendelssohn's most popular and well-known works.