Bidspirit auction | Wayne Thiebaud ”Breakfast” Drypoint 1995

Wayne Thiebaud ”Breakfast” Drypoint 1995 - Wayne Thiebaud (American, 1920-2021). Drypoint etching on paper titled ”Breakfast, ” 1995. Pencil signed and dated along the lower right; numbered 21/50 along the lower left. Depicting a table set for breakfast with two sunny-side-up eggs and three strips of bacon. Lot Essay: Wayne Thiebaud was a beloved American painter and printmaker celebrated for transforming everyday objects into luminous works of art that feel both familiar and extraordinary. Best known for his richly colored still lifes of pies, cakes, pastries, and simple meals, Thiebaud used heavy pigment, playful shadows, and a vibrant palette to elevate common subjects into icons of American life, blending elements of realism with a Pop-inflected sensibility while maintaining a uniquely personal, painterly touch. His print Breakfast exemplifies this signature approach, capturing the humble morning meal with fresh immediacy and a pastel-like softness that invites viewers to savor the beauty in the ordinary, reflecting his lifelong fascination with the sensory pleasures and cultural resonance of everyday fare. Sight; height: 29 in x width: 34 in. Framed; height: 32 1/4 in x width: 42 in x depth: 1 1/2 in. Condition: There are no visible losses or signs of restoration. The colors are bold and bright. Undulation throughout. Floated atop a nonacidic mat. Framed under plexiglass. Light wear to the frame including light scratches. Not inspected out of frame.