Display Cakes 1963

"Display Cakes" (1963) by American artist Wayne Thiebaud is an iconic example of his Pop Art style. Thiebaud's signature thick, buttery brushstrokes give his still-life subjects a sense of tangible deliciousness. The stark white background and simple composition highlight the subject: three cakes, each displayed on a white stand with a single supporting rod. The shadows cast beneath each cake add a sense of depth and realism to the scene. Thiebaud's paintings of everyday objects like cakes, pies, and hot dogs, are both charming and alluring, inviting viewers to contemplate the everyday beauty of the mundane.