Cradle c. 1939

Pearl Davis's "Cradle" (c. 1939) is a detailed watercolor painting depicting a traditional rocking cradle, likely intended for a newborn baby. The cradle, rendered in warm brown tones, features a rectangular frame with turned spindles and high posts topped with finials. The patterned mattress, peeking through the spindles, hints at the comfort and warmth associated with childhood. Davis’s meticulous attention to detail and the cradle's simple yet elegant design evoke a sense of nostalgia and the enduring power of traditional craftsmanship.