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Ed Ruscha — Course of Empire; Brown Course of Empire; and Black Course of Empire
Ed Ruscha

Course of Empire; Brown Course of Empire; and Black Course of Empire

Ed Ruscha's triptych explores the theme of empire through three distinct color variations—brown, black, and a color trial proof. Published by Hamilton Press in Venice, California, these framed prints showcase Ruscha's conceptual approach to printmaking with editions of 50 and 35.

Medium
All signed, dated and numbered 'C.T.P. 1', 'A.P. P' and 'A.P. S' in pencil respectively (a color trial proof and two artist's proofs, the editions were 50 and 35), published by Hamilton Press, Venice, California (with their blindstamps), all framed.

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October 24, 2022

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Ed Ruscha, Course of Empire; Brown Course of Empire; and Black Course of Empire

Ed Ruscha's triptych explores the theme of empire through three distinct color variations—brown, black, and a color trial proof. Published by Hamilton Press in Venice, California, these framed prints showcase Ruscha's conceptual approach to printmaking with editions of 50 and 35.

Medium
All signed, dated and numbered 'C.T.P. 1', 'A.P. P' and 'A.P. S' in pencil respectively (a color trial proof and two artist's proofs, the editions were 50 and 35), published by Hamilton Press, Venice, California (with their blindstamps), all framed.
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Bold, Numbered Edition, Conceptual, American, Text-Based, Screenprint, Pop Art, Modern, Multiple Colors, Contemporary

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Alex Capecelatro