Girl with Ice Cream Cone 1963

Wayne Thiebaud's 1963 painting "Girl with Ice Cream Cone" portrays a woman in a bathing suit holding an ice cream cone. The artwork is known for its vibrant colors and the artist's signature style, using thick brushstrokes and bold outlines, giving the subject a three-dimensional appearance. This painting exemplifies Thiebaud's fascination with ordinary objects and subjects and his ability to transform them into captivating works of art. Thiebaud's paintings often feature subjects that are familiar and relatable, such as food, people, and landscapes. The painting is noted for its simple composition, featuring the woman in a seated position, which emphasizes her connection to the ice cream cone. This iconic work showcases Thiebaud's mastery of figuration and his ability to imbue everyday subjects with a sense of beauty and intrigue.