Candy Counter 1963

Wayne Thiebaud’s “Candy Counter” (1963) is a vibrant example of the American artist’s signature style, which often featured commonplace subjects rendered with exaggerated scale and bold colors. The painting depicts a close-up view of a candy counter with two glass display cases filled with various candies. The rich, almost cartoonish colors and thick, impasto paint application give the painting a sense of depth and texture, reflecting the artist’s fascination with the visual language of advertising and consumer culture.