The artwork named “Dark Cones,” created by Wayne Thiebaud in 1964, is a representative piece of the Pop Art movement and belongs to the still life genre.
The artwork features three ice cream cones presented in a shadowy environment, with their forms delineated by vibrant, almost neon outlines. The cones are set against a sparse background with a horizontal line suggesting a counter or a ledge on which the cones are resting. The dark, almost silhouette-like shapes of the cones contrast starkly with the brighter, more colorful edges that give them definition and dimension. This visual interplay between light and shadow creates a compelling effect, drawing the viewer’s attention to the contours and structure of the cones. The use of bold colors and simplified shapes is characteristic of Thiebaud’s approach and the broader Pop Art movement, which often focused on everyday objects and commercial imagery.
