The paintings of cakes reproduced for this note card assortment represent prime slices of Wayne Thiebaud at his best. The artist renders treats that look good enough to eat!
Wayne Thiebaud continues a tradition of painting food still lifes that harkens back to the Renaissance. Like the great Dutch and Flemish food portraitists, Thiebaud renders textures flawlessly, yet his pastries are inexpensive, mass-manufactured foods that can be acquired almost anywhere in America. The paintings of cakes reproduced for this note card assortment represent prime slices of Thiebaud at his best. Included works are Three Cupcakes (2009), Cold Case (2010–2013), Rosebud Cakes (1991–1995), and Lemon Cake (c. 1983).
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| Description | Wayne Thiebaud continues a tradition of painting food still lifes that harkens back to the Renaissance. Like the great Dutch and Flemish food portraitists, Thiebaud renders textures flawlessly, yet his pastries are inexpensive, mass-manufactured foods that can be acquired almost anywhere in America. The paintings of cakes reproduced for this note card assortment represent prime slices of Thiebaud at his best. Included works are Three Cupcakes (2009), Cold Case (2010–2013), Rosebud Cakes (1991–1995), and Lemon Cake (c. 1983).
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| Artist | Wayne Thiebaud |
| Art Style | American |
