Bakery Counter (1962) by Wayne Thiebaud

Bakery Counter - Wayne Thiebaud - 1962

Artwork Information

TitleBakery Counter
ArtistWayne Thiebaud
Date1962
MediumOil on Canvas
Dimensions139.4 x 182.6 cm
Art MovementPop Art
Current LocationPrivate Collection
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About Bakery Counter

Wayne Thiebaud’s 1962 artwork, Bakery Counter, is part of his Pop Art body of work. His work often depicts everyday objects or food items that are true to the American culture. In this particular work, he chose to depict donuts and placed them in a way that goes against the standard rows many bakers use. With this painting, Thiebaud wanted to explore ideas about mass production – specifically the idea of consuming artificial products. His innovative stacking of donuts creates a striking and colorful geometric form, making it an iconic piece within his Pop Art journey.

Another great example of Thiebaud’s exploration into Pop culture is Around The Cake which was also produced in 1962 — and has a remarkably similar composition to Bakery Counter. Featured with a white background and circularly-stacked donuts arranged within it, Around The Cake provides an insight into the mind of an artist who found inspiration in everyday objects. By presenting these two paintings side-by-side, one can view how two works with similar components can provide different emotions from each other.

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