happy mother's day

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I have to hand it to Henriette Ronner-Knip (1821-1909): she's by far the most reliable source of momcat imagery.  This undated painting is known as "Aprole Douner," and I'm wondering if it's a mashup of the French "donner la parole," to hand over.  You see Mom looking very patient, if a little worldweary, while the kids investigate the strange new phenomenon called a bowl.  Yes, kittens, time to learn other sources of sustenance, because that's what good moms teach you to do.
Happy Mother's Day to all Museum friends, no matter the species of your little ones!