Bread Tray c. 1941

"Bread Tray" is a watercolor painting by Mildred Ford, created around 1941. The artwork depicts a red wooden bread tray with intricate hand-painted decorations, featuring a design of yellow flowers and leaves against a red background. Ford was known for her detailed depictions of everyday objects and the work showcases her ability to capture the textures and colors of the materials she depicted. The painting, with its focus on a simple household object, demonstrates Ford's interest in the beauty of the ordinary.