Twenty-six Gasoline Stations

1970

Ed Ruscha

Associated Names
Ed Ruscha

Artist, American, born 1937

Graphicstudio

Publisher

This is a painting of a book titled "Twenty Six Gasoline Stations". The painting features an illustration of an open book showing the cover page with the words "TWENTY SIX GASOLINE STATIONS" in bold red capital letters. The book rests on a surface with shadowing and shading for a three-dimensional effect. The background is a gradient of gray tones contrasting with the tan book. The style is reminiscent of Ed Ruscha's work incorporating text and everyday subjects.
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Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1996

  • Master Prints from Graphicstudio, (NGA National Lending Service exhibition), Sordoni Art Gallery, Wilkes-Barre, 1996.

Bibliography

1999

  • Engberg, Siri, and Clive Phillpot. Edward Ruscha: Editions 1959-1999, Catalogue Raisonné. Minneapolis: Walker Art Center, 1999: no. 45.

Wikidata ID

Q74071894

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