Four Cakes 1996

"Four Cakes" is a 1996 painting by American artist Wayne Thiebaud, renowned for his depictions of everyday objects. This piece showcases Thiebaud's signature style, characterized by bold colors, exaggerated contours, and a focus on light and shadow. The four cakes, presented in a simple, still-life composition, are rendered with meticulous detail, highlighting the textures and colors of frosting, filling, and crust. This work exemplifies Thiebaud's fascination with the mundane, elevating everyday objects to the status of art.