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Paul Thiebaud

Thiebaud, Paul Lebaron

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A multi-lane highway curves from the upper left corner to the bottom right edge of this nearly square aquatint and drypoint print. A row of sketchily drawn street lamps lines the top and right edge of the freeway. Black and white trucks and cars cast lapis-blue shadows on the charcoal-gray road. The artist wrote “Trial Proof III” in graphite in the lower left margin under the print and signed it with a heart and text reading, “Thiebaud 1979" in the lower right.
Wayne Thiebaud, Stephen Thomas, Parasol Press, Freeway Curve, 1979, color sugarlift aquatint and drypoint on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Women's Committee of the Corcoran Gallery of Art), 2015.19.3164

Freeway Curve

Wayne Thiebaud, Stephen Thomas, Parasol Press · 1979 · color sugarlift aquatint and drypoint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3164

The image shows an overhead view of a street receding into the distance with architectural elements on both sides. The horizon is obscured by hills and trees. The painting features detailed cross-hatching to depict shadows and depth. The colors used are monochromatic, with shades of black, white, and gray. Close buildings display sharp light and shadow effects, while distant buildings diminish towards the horizon.
Wayne Thiebaud, Stephen Thomas, Parasol Press, Downgrade, 1979, hardground etching with aquatint and drypoint in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Women's Committee of the Corcoran Gallery of Art), 2015.19.3163

Downgrade

Wayne Thiebaud, Stephen Thomas, Parasol Press · 1979 · hardground etching with aquatint and drypoint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3163

This print shows a series of cakes displayed on individual stands in three offset rows. The cakes all have different shapes and decorations, including motifs like hearts, swirls, and flowers. Some of the cakes are one layer, while others appear to be multiple layers. One cake near the center appears to be cut in half. The cakes are elevated from the grid-patterned surface in the background, and the stands cast round shadows.
Wayne Thiebaud, Kathan Brown, Crown Point Press, Cake Window, 1964 (published 1965), etching in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Thiebaud Family), 2015.19.3155

Cake Window

Wayne Thiebaud, Kathan Brown, Crown Point Press · 1964 (published 1965) · etching in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3155

This print shows an array of large, round lollipops with various designs on them, such as hearts, spiral patterns, and swirls. The designs are colored in shades of red, green, yellow, brown, and blue. The lollipops are arranged in two horizontal rows, each positioned with a stick pointing downward, some of them slightly diagonal. The lollipops cast dark blue shadows on the off-white background.
Wayne Thiebaud, Kathan Brown, Parasol Press, Big Suckers, 1971, color aquatint on Rives BFK wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Women's Committee of the Corcoran Gallery of Art), 2015.19.3158

Big Suckers

Wayne Thiebaud, Kathan Brown, Parasol Press · 1971 · color aquatint on Rives BFK wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3158

The image contains various objects, including a kettle, a mandolin, and a tall tapered spire-like structure. The color palette is beige, with darker lines outlining the objects. In the top left are dice, a birdhouse, and abstract shapes. Moving down, there is a potion bottle, a lamp, and tools. Towards the bottom right are rolled scrolls, a ring, and musical instruments among other items.
Wayne Thiebaud, Robert E. Townsend, Arion Press, Souvenirs of Cities, 1999, hardground etching with chine collé on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Women's Committee of the Corcoran Gallery of Art), 2015.19.3161

Souvenirs of Cities

Wayne Thiebaud, Robert E. Townsend, Arion Press · 1999 · hardground etching with chine collé on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3161

Various long, sausage-like objects and clusters of round objects are hanging from the top of the image. Below them is a table or counter lined with rectangular containers or cutting boards, some with round shapes or tools placed on them. The color palette is monochromatic, with black on a light background, creating high contrast. The hanging objects are aligned in the upper half, while the table with its items is positioned horizontally across the lower half of the image.
Wayne Thiebaud, Kathan Brown, Crown Point Press, Delicatessen, 1964, sugarlift aquatint in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Women's Committee of the Corcoran Gallery of Art), 2015.19.3162

Delicatessen

Wayne Thiebaud, Kathan Brown, Crown Point Press · 1964 · sugarlift aquatint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3162

This print depicts eight large paint cans, many of them with wooden sticks partially submerged in the paint. The cans contain paint in bright primary colors such as yellow, red, pink, and blue as well as neutral tones like white and black. The cans themselves appear to be reflective and are depicted with stripes of various colors including white, gray, green, pink, yellow, and blue. Some have paint dripping down their sides. The background is a beige surface with shadows and faint reflections cast by the cans.
Wayne Thiebaud, Trillium Graphics, Chicago Art Expo, Paint Cans, 1990, color lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Women's Committee of the Corcoran Gallery of Art), 2015.19.3157

Paint Cans

Wayne Thiebaud, Trillium Graphics, Chicago Art Expo · 1990 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3157

The image shows an assortment of bow ties with different patterns and colors. The bow ties are arranged in rows, displaying bright yellows, reds, blues, and whites with patterns like stripes, polka dots, and solid colors.
Wayne Thiebaud, Trillium Graphics, Paul Thiebaud Gallery, Bow Ties, 1990, color lithograph on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Women's Committee of the Corcoran Gallery of Art), 2015.19.3159

Bow Ties

Wayne Thiebaud, Trillium Graphics, Paul Thiebaud Gallery · 1990 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3159

The image shows an arrangement of thirteen bowties displayed in three rows. The color palette consists of various shades of gray. The top row displays five bowties, the middle row shows five bowties, and the bottom row showcases three bowties with different patterns and textures.
Wayne Thiebaud, Trillium Graphics, Paul Thiebaud Gallery, Bow Ties, 1990, lithograph in black and gray on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Women's Committee of the Corcoran Gallery of Art), 2015.19.3160

Bow Ties

Wayne Thiebaud, Trillium Graphics, Paul Thiebaud Gallery · 1990 · lithograph in black and gray on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3160