Wayne Thiebaud, Penny Machines

1964

Thiebaud’s work is characterized by intense colors, lush, painterly brushwork, and bold, graphic outlines of shapes and forms, all demonstrated in this painting of two penny slot machines. His translation of visual realism through keen observation and his stylization of forms evolved in part from an early interest in cartooning and illustration. Linked critically with the Pop Art Movement, Thiebaud produces works reflective of a genuine admiration for the uniqueness of everyday life.