Accession Number
36351
Medium
Pastel on cream tracing paper
Dimensions
44.5 × 47.4 cm (17 9/16 × 18 11/16 in.)
Classification
pastel
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by the Society for Contemporary Art
Background & Context
Background Story
Wayne Thiebaud's Cakes No. 1 shows a display of cakes, one of Thiebaud's signature subjects. His paintings of cakes and pastries are celebrated for their sensuous color and evocation of American popular culture.
Cultural Impact
Thiebaud's cake paintings are among the most iconic works of American still life.
Why It Matters
This display of cakes captures Thiebaud's celebration of American popular culture.
