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Published by Arion Press San Francisco - Suite: Trout Fishing in America by Richard Brautigan

Trout Fishing in America by Wayne Thiebaud is a limited edition lithograph from 1994, measuring 29.8 x 21.6 cm. This print, part of a suite published by Arion Press, accompanies Richard Brautigan’s literary work of the same title. Thiebaud, renowned for his vibrant portrayal of everyday subjects, presents a solitary fish lying horizontally at the bottom of the composition. The soft gradients of blue and white above evoke a minimalist, serene atmosphere, contrasting with the fish's subtle colors and texture. The simplicity and quiet presence in the piece reflect both an homage to nature and an exploration of stillness.

Wayne Thiebaud (USA, 1920–2021) was a celebrated painter known for his vibrant depictions of everyday objects like cakes, pies, and gumball machines. His textured brushwork and use of bold color captured the charm of Americana. A key figure in American art, Thiebaud bridged Pop Art and realism.

Thiebaud Wayne

Trout Fishing in America, 1994

Name: Trout Fishing in America, 1994
SKU: 11406
Price: 5500.00 USD
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Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

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Lithograph

Lithograph Lithography is a printing method based on the principle that water and oil do not mix. It can be used to print artwork or text onto paper or other suitable materials. Traditionally, an image was drawn with wax, fat, or oil onto a lithographic limestone surface or plate. Today, metal plates and other surfaces are also used in lithographic printing.

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My sin as a painter is that I just want to paint anything I want to paint - and
repaint.

- Wayne Thiebaud

Wayne Thiebaud (b. 1920 USA, d. 2021 USA) was an American painter best known for his vibrant depictions of everyday objects, particularly his iconic paintings of cakes, pies, and other desserts. His work is celebrated for its rich use of color, thickly applied paint, and a keen sense of light and shadow, which give his subjects a three-dimensional, almost tactile quality. Thiebaud's style blends Pop art sensibilities with a deep appreciation for traditional American realism, creating works that are both nostalgic and visually striking. Although often associated with Pop Art due to his focus on consumer goods, Thiebaud's work is distinguished by its emotional depth and subtle commentary on the passage of time and the pleasures of life. His paintings have been widely exhibited in major museums, including the Whitney Museum of American Art and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, establishing him as a beloved figure in American art.

Artwork by Andy Warhol

What is pop-art?

Pop Art is an art movement that began in Britain in 1955 and in the late 1950s in the U.S. It challenged traditional fine arts by incorporating imagery from popular culture, such as news, advertising, and comic books. Pop Art often isolates and recontextualizes materials, combining them with unrelated elements. The movement is more about the attitudes and ideas that inspired it than the specific art itself. Pop Art is seen as a reaction against the dominant ideas of Abstract Expressionism, bringing everyday consumer culture into the realm of fine art.

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Thiebaud Wayne

Trout Fishing in America, 1994

29.8 x 21.6 cm

Thiebaud Wayne

Trout Fishing in America, 1994

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