Rosebud Cakes 1995

Wayne Thiebaud's "Rosebud Cakes" (1995) is a painting that exemplifies the artist's signature style of depicting everyday objects in a vibrant and almost exaggerated way. The work portrays two cakes with delicate rose decorations in a close-up perspective, using thick brushstrokes and saturated hues to capture the sugary sweetness and tactile texture of the pastries. Thiebaud's work often explores themes of consumerism and the allure of simple pleasures, placing an emphasis on the visual appeal of everyday objects. His use of color and composition transforms the ordinary into something both captivating and alluring.