Visite Chez la Nourrice (Visit to the Wetnurse) (from Journal l'Artiste) 1820 - 1866

"Visite Chez la Nourrice" (Visit to the Wetnurse) is a lithograph by French artist Victor Adam, created between 1820 and 1866. This scene depicts a middle-class family visiting a wetnurse in her home. The detail of the interior, including the fireplace and furnishings, highlights the domestic setting. Adam's attention to detail and the intimate nature of the scene captures the everyday life of the time, demonstrating the common practice of wet-nursing in the 19th century. The work, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a poignant reminder of societal customs and the evolving roles of women in family structures.