The artwork, titled “Vanilla,” was created by Ralph Goings in 2010. It belongs to the Photorealism art movement and falls under the genre of still life.
The artwork presents a highly detailed and realistic depiction of a piece of vanilla cake or pastry, rendered with meticulous attention to texture and color. The pastry, topped with a generous layer of smooth, creamy icing, sits on a tiled surface, with greenish backdrop accentuating its golden-brown crust. The gleaming surface of the icing contrasts sharply with the soft, flaky texture of the pastry, showcasing the artist’s remarkable ability to capture lifelike details. This piece exemplifies the Photorealism movement, wherein artists simulate the precise details of a photograph through traditional painting techniques.
