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Wayne Thiebaud — Cigars
Wayne Thiebaud

Cigars

A masterful display of Wayne Thiebaud's signature approach to everyday consumer objects, this colorful etching and aquatint presents a collection of cigars with meticulous attention to light, shadow, and form. Thiebaud's skilled draftsmanship transforms these ordinary tobacco products into a study of texture and tactile richness, rendered in warm, nuanced tones on Somerset paper. The work reflects his enduring fascination with commonplace American goods, elevating the mundane into a visually compelling still life through the precise and expressive qualities of the printmaking medium.

Medium
Etching and aquatint in colors, on Somerset paper, with full margins,

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Evening & Day Editions

October 28, 2013

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Wayne Thiebaud, Cigars

A masterful display of Wayne Thiebaud's signature approach to everyday consumer objects, this colorful etching and aquatint presents a collection of cigars with meticulous attention to light, shadow, and form. Thiebaud's skilled draftsmanship transforms these ordinary tobacco products into a study of texture and tactile richness, rendered in warm, nuanced tones on Somerset paper. The work reflects his enduring fascination with commonplace American goods, elevating the mundane into a visually compelling still life through the precise and expressive qualities of the printmaking medium.

Medium
Etching and aquatint in colors, on Somerset paper, with full margins,
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Male Artist, Printmaking, American Artist, Pop Art, Etching and Aquatint, Realism, Established Artist, Warm Tones, Food And Objects, Playful Mood, Still Life

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