Wayne Thiebaud was an American painter who was the co-founder of the Artists Cooperative Gallery that has been renamed to Artists Contemporary Gallery. Wayne Thiebaud died on December 25, 2021, at the age of 101 years, in his residence.
Wayne Thiebaud bagged the American Academy of Achievement Golden Plate Award in 1987 and he was presented with the National Medal of Arts by President Clinton in 1994.
Wayne Thiebaud was an alumnus of the Sacramento State College and the San Jose State College. Wayne Thiebaud served as an assistant professor of the University of California, Davis and he held the Professor Emeritus title till his demise.
What was Wayne Thiebaud’s most expensive painting?
The most expensive painting of Wayne Thiebaud was the Encased Cakes that was sold for $8.46 million.
What kind of paint did Wayne Thiebaud use?
Wayne Thiebaud uses oil paints in his artworks.
How would you describe Wayne Thiebaud’s work?
Wayne Thiebaud’s work usually entails exaggerated colours, shadows and objects that depict the true nature of materials.