Around the Cake 1962

Wayne Thiebaud's "Around the Cake" (1962) is a masterful example of his signature style, depicting everyday objects with an exaggerated sense of volume and perspective. The painting features a central, frosted cake surrounded by eight slices, each placed on a blue saucer. Thiebaud's thick, impasto brushstrokes lend a tactile quality to the composition, drawing the viewer's eye to the luscious textures of the cake and frosting. The work is known for its subtle humor and its celebration of the ordinary, making it a classic of American Pop Art.