Object

20. Women Baking Bread
  • Pablita Velarde (Santa Clara, 1918-2006)
  • New Mexico
  • About 1950
  • Casein on paper
  • Gift of Marilyn Eber, 2021.590

Pablita Velarde, a member of the Southwestern tribe, often created works featuring detailed depictions of her home and the life around her, drawing on her childhood memories. The scene of buildings and women baking bread using the outdoor oven in this painting offer a glimpse of the traditional way of life.