The artwork titled “Drink Cup,” created by Wayne Thiebaud in 1972, belongs to the Pop Art movement and is categorized under the still-life genre.
In this artwork, a solitary drink cup is depicted with a vibrant and dynamic color palette. The cup, adorned with an abstract, swirling design in shades of orange, white, purple, and hints of blue, casts a long, cool-toned shadow to the right, enhancing the sense of dimensionality and light. The background is simple and devoid of detail, directing the viewer’s attention entirely to the drink cup and its lively design. The artist’s use of bold colors and precise shadows exemplifies the Pop Art movement’s characteristic focus on everyday objects and commercial aesthetics.
