Cakes No. 1

Wayne Thiebaud, 1967

MEDIUMPastel on cream tracing paper

DIMENSIONS44.5 × 47.4 cm (17 9/16 × 18 11/16 in.)

LOCATIONArt Institute of Chicago

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Wayne Thiebaud

Wayne Thiebaud was an American painter celebrated for his vibrant, almost edible depictions of commonplace objects like cakes, pies, and hot dogs.