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Original lithograph in colors on Arches paper - Hand-signed, dated, and numbered in pencil - Published by Cirrus Editions and the Graphic Arts Council of Los Angeles County Museum of Art - Literature: E.107 // Pick, Pan, Shovel by Ed Ruscha, created in 1980, is a limited edition lithograph that features a minimal yet symbolic arrangement of three tools— a pick, a pan, and a shovel—crossed over one another. The tools are rendered in neutral tones, placed against a background that transitions from ochre at the top to a lighter shade at the bottom. The stark contrast between the objects and the background draws attention to the tools' placement and significance, hinting at themes related to labor, discovery, and the American frontier, possibly referencing gold mining. Ruscha’s distinct style, which often incorporates iconic American symbols, is evident in this composition. The lithograph, printed on Arches paper, is hand-signed, dated, and numbered by the artist, published in an edition of 100 by Cirrus Editions and the Graphic Arts Council of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Pick, Pan, Shovel, 1980
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Original lithograph in colors on Arches paper - Hand-signed, dated, and numbered in pencil - Published by Cirrus Editions and the Graphic Arts Council of Los Angeles County Museum of Art - Literature: E.107 // Pick, Pan, Shovel by Ed Ruscha, created in 1980, is a limited edition lithograph that features a minimal yet symbolic arrangement of three tools— a pick, a pan, and a shovel—crossed over one another. The tools are rendered in neutral tones, placed against a background that transitions from ochre at the top to a lighter shade at the bottom. The stark contrast between the objects and the background draws attention to the tools' placement and significance, hinting at themes related to labor, discovery, and the American frontier, possibly referencing gold mining. Ruscha’s distinct style, which often incorporates iconic American symbols, is evident in this composition. The lithograph, printed on Arches paper, is hand-signed, dated, and numbered by the artist, published in an edition of 100 by Cirrus Editions and the Graphic Arts Council of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
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