Bread Tray c. 1938

"Bread Tray" is a watercolor painting by Mildred Ford, a prominent American artist, created around 1938. The artwork depicts a simple yet elegant bread tray, painted in black with a red and gold decorative band around the rim and floral motifs at the base. Ford's attention to detail and use of color brings the subject to life, highlighting the traditional craftsmanship of this everyday object. This piece demonstrates Ford's interest in depicting the beauty of everyday objects, a common theme in her oeuvre.