La Visite a la nourrice

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts three individuals. In the foreground, a man is leaning forward with his hands placed on the shoulders of an older woman. She has a round face with prominent facial features and wears a headscarf. Her clothing consists of a simple dress, and she is holding a baby. The baby is small, clad in a striped outfit with a matching hat, and is positioned to rest on the woman's shoulder with its face turned towards the viewer. The man, seen from the side, has short hair with a receding hairline and sideburns. He wears a suit jacket with a high collar. In the background, there are sparse details suggesting a room setting, with a hat hanging on the wall visible.