Dry Nurses 1838

"Dry Nurses" is a satirical lithograph by John Doyle, created in 1838. The artwork depicts a scene of social commentary through its caricature of multiple figures including a woman with a child, a woman with a bag, a boy with a hoop, and two men engaged in a humorous interaction. The caricatured figures and text bubbles highlight the artist's use of humor to address social issues of the era. The work is an example of political satire, a genre popular in the 19th century.