The artwork, titled “Dressing Wells,” was created by Wayne Thiebaud in 1961. It is an oil painting on canvas from the Pop Art movement, characterized by a still life genre. The dimensions of the artwork are 55.9 x 71.1 cm.
“Dressing Wells” features a simple yet evocative composition of three circular bowls filled with different colored dressings: yellow, white, and red. Each bowl contains a utensil, likely a spatula or spoon, protruding from the vibrant and thickly painted contents. The background is predominantly white, with subtle brushstrokes that appear to radiate out from the bowls, creating a sense of dynamism and movement. The use of bold colors and thick impasto technique is characteristic of Thiebaud’s style, invoking a tactile and almost edible quality to the painted subject, while embodying the aesthetic principles of the Pop Art movement by focusing on everyday objects presented with a heightened sense of realism and vibrancy.
