Mama has made the bread. 2018

"Mama has made the bread." is a 2018 painting by American artist Amy Sherald (b. 1973). The painting features a black woman in a black fur coat and a white dress with large black polka dots, standing against a pale pink background. The subject of the painting stares directly at the viewer with a neutral expression, creating a sense of both intimacy and distance. Sherald is known for her paintings that celebrate Black identity and explore the nuances of representation in art. The painting has been widely praised for its beauty, power, and its portrayal of Black womanhood.