Wayne Thiebaud
A Life Painted in Nostalgia: The World of Wayne Thiebaud Wayne Thiebaud, who passed away at the remarkable age of 101 in December 2021, wasn’t merely a painter of pies and pastries; he was a chronicler of American desire, a master of light and texture, and an artist whose work resonated with a uniquely poignant nostalgia. Born Morton Wayne Thiebaud on November 15, 1920, in Mesa, Arizona, his early life was one of constant movement, sh…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Wayne Thiebaud's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Wayne Thiebaud's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
