This Little Pig Went to Market c. 1857

"This Little Pig Went to Market," painted by Lilly Martin Spencer in 1857, depicts a mother cradling her child while a crib with a canopy sits in the background. The mother is adorned with a flowing green dress and intricate patterns, while her child is dressed in a white dress. Spencer was a celebrated American artist known for her domestic genre scenes that captured the joys and challenges of everyday life. This heartwarming painting showcases the bond between a mother and child and is considered one of Spencer's most beloved works.