Playing with Baby 1880

"Playing with Baby" is an oil painting by American artist Francis Davis Millet, created in 1880. The scene depicts a group of women in a domestic setting, interacting with a baby. The women are elegantly dressed, with a focus on their clothing and accessories. The composition highlights the warmth and intimacy of the moment, and the painting exemplifies Millet's interest in portraying everyday life in a sentimental and idealized manner. The painting is a testament to Millet's skill as a genre painter, capturing the quiet domesticity of late 19th-century life.