The First Bath c. 19th century

"The First Bath" by Honoré Daumier is a poignant depiction of a working-class family in 19th century France. The artist was known for his social realism, and this painting captures the harsh realities of their lives. A father bathes his young child in a shallow body of water, while a mother and another child observe. The painting's somber tones and the figures' simple clothes convey a sense of poverty and hardship, characteristic of Daumier's work.