La Visite a la nourrice 1845

"La Visite a la nourrice" (1845) is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier that captures a moment of social satire. The artwork depicts a wealthy man awkwardly visiting his child's wet nurse, whose expression is both weary and amused. Daumier was known for his sharp commentary on social classes, and this lithograph highlights the stark contrast between the uptight father and the more natural, hardworking nurse. This satirical portrayal of the time period provides a glimpse into 19th-century social dynamics.