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Cakes No. 1 by Wayne Thiebaud

Cakes No. 1

Wayne Thiebaud · 1967

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DETAILS
Artist
Wayne Thiebaud
Date
1967
Medium
Pastel on cream tracing paper
Location
Art Institute of Chicago
Dimensions
44.5 × 47.4 cm (17 9/16 × 18 11/16 in.)
Collection
Prints and Drawings
Culture
United States
Credit line
Purchased with funds provided by the Society for Contemporary Art
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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.

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