Ed Ruscha

Ruscha, Edward Mr.

American, born 1937

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  • The image shows the Hollywood sign in the distance against a pale sky. The viewpoint is far away, with a ridgeline and hills in the lower part of the image. The brushstrokes give a textured effect, resembling a faded photograph. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of gray. The Hollywood sign is slightly off-center, partially obscured.

    Hollywood

    Ed Ruscha, Tamarind Institute

    1969

    Lithograph in blue and black on calendered rives wove paper  Accession ID  1984.34.761

    Not on view
  • The image displays a panoramic landscape with the "Hollywood" sign on a hill in the distance slightly right of center. The horizon is low in the composition with rolling hills and undulating terrains extending from left to right. The color palette is monochromatic, ranging from soft grey to deep charcoal, suggesting early morning or late evening overcast conditions. The sky has a subtle gradation without visible brushstrokes, creating a serene atmosphere. The landscape strip is starkly contrasted against the white paper surrounding it.

    Long Hollywood

    Ed Ruscha, Tamarind Institute

    1969

    Lithograph in blue and black on calendered rives wove paper  Accession ID  1984.34.760

    Not on view
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    Flies and Frog

    Ken Price, Ed Ruscha, Dan Socha, Tamarind Institute

    1969

    Color lithograph on copperplate deluxe wove paper  Accession ID  1984.34.630

    Not on view
  • Two floating oval shapes on a textured gray backdrop. The left shape is colored blue, white, and orange, resembling a planet or marble. The right oval is green with a red mark, resembling an olive. Both shapes cast shadows below.

    Marble, Olive

    Ed Ruscha, Tamarind Institute

    1969

    Color lithograph on calendered rives wove paper  Accession ID  1984.34.767

    Not on view
  • Irregular organic shapes filled with circular and oval cut-outs are arranged against a dark textured background. The composition evokes a sense of clusters or bubbles, with the cut-outs resembling droplets or cells in a natural formation.

    Hey

    Ed Ruscha, Tamarind Institute

    1969

    Lithograph in white and gray on rives wove paper  Accession ID  1984.34.769

    Not on view
  • There is a large rolled piece of paper and two flat sheets on the left side of the image. A green olive with a red pimento is on the lower right. The color palette is primarily grey with hints of green and red. The rolled paper and sheets are on the left center, and the olive is on the lower right, separated by empty space.

    Sin

    Ed Ruscha, Tamarind Institute

    1969

    Color lithograph on calendered rives wove paper  Accession ID  1984.34.763

    Not on view
  • This is a painting of the word "Air" written on a yellow background. The painting features the word "Air" painted in a glossy, transparent substance that contrasts against the matte yellow background. The letters are formed in a simple and minimalist style, with the capital "A" more prominently displayed than the lowercase "i" and "r." The overall composition has a modern and abstract feel.

    Air

    Ed Ruscha, Tamarind Institute

    1969

    Lithograph in green and gray  Accession ID  1985.76.8

    Not on view
  • The image displays a series of fluid, curving shapes that form an abstract representation of a word. The forms resemble splashes or droplets. The pinkish hue used throughout the shapes evokes a sense of fluidity and softness. The abstract nature of the image allows for interpretations of it as a playful dance of shapes across an otherwise empty backdrop.

    Mint

    Ed Ruscha, Tamarind Institute

    1969

    Lithograph in gray and red on wove german etching paper  Accession ID  1984.34.754

    Not on view
  • The image shows four large, white, cylindrical objects on a dark surface. The color palette is primarily shades of gray, with the cylinders being the brightest elements against the darker background. The three largest cylinders are positioned on the left side, and the fourth, which is partial, stands upright on the right. Shadows cast by the cylinders extend to the lower right, adding depth to the scene.

    Ooo

    Ed Ruscha, Tamarind Institute

    1969

    Lithograph in black on calendered rives wove paper  Accession ID  1984.34.765

    Not on view
  • The image shows an abstract composition with curvilinear shapes and lines on an orange background. On the left side, there are clusters of round shapes resembling soap bubbles. In the bottom right corner, there is a small realistic image of an insect.

    Boiling Blood, Fly

    Ed Ruscha, Tamarind Institute

    1969

    Color lithograph on rives wove paper  Accession ID  1984.34.768

    Not on view
  • The image includes a silver screw and a green olive with a red pimento. The background is comprised of muted gray tones, contrasting with the metallic silver, olive green, and bright red colors of the objects. The screw is positioned in the upper right quadrant at an angle, while the olive is placed slightly lower in the frame.

    Olive, Screw

    Ed Ruscha, Tamarind Institute

    1969

    Color lithograph on calendered rives wove paper  Accession ID  1984.34.766

    Not on view
  • The image is a panoramic view focusing on the horizon. The horizon is at the center of the composition with a narrow band of landscape. On the left of the horizon, the Hollywood sign is visible. The landforms beyond the sign gently undulate, forming low hills. The brushstrokes are subtle and soft. The color palette is understated, utilizing shades of gray and off-white.

    Hollywood with Observatory

    Ed Ruscha, Tamarind Institute

    1969

    Lithograph in blue and black on calendered rives wove paper  Accession ID  1984.34.759

    Not on view