A mother in dark clothing breastfeeds a baby in white, with a distant figure on a muted, hilly landscape
This vertical oil painting depicts a mother breastfeeding her baby, rendered in a palette of dark, earthy tones. The mother, positioned on the right side of the canvas, is shown from the chest up, her head gently tilted downwards as she looks at the infant. She has dark hair pulled back and wears a dark, loose-fitting garment that exposes her right breast. Her skin tone is a soft, light peach. The baby, cradled in the mother's arms on the left, is dressed in a white, ruffled garment. Its small head is turned towards the mother's breast, and its tiny hands are visible near its body. The baby's skin is also a light peach, contrasting with the darker clothing of the mother. The background on the left features a muted, hilly landscape with shades of dark green and brown, suggesting an outdoor setting. A small, indistinct figure, possibly a person, is visible on the crest of a distant hill in the upper left corner. The background on the right is darker and more abstract, appearing as a deep brown or black, providing a stark contrast to the figures. The artist's signature, "COROT," is visible in light brown script in the bottom right corner.