
Raw
"Raw" is a screenprint by Ed Ruscha that exemplifies the artist's characteristic approach to word-based art, where language itself becomes the primary subject and visual element. Created on Louvain Opaque Cover paper with vibrant colored inks, the work demonstrates Ruscha's mastery of the screenprint medium and his exploration of how typography and scale can transform simple words into compelling visual statements. The full margins preserved in this impression are typical of Ruscha's practice and emphasize the deliberate composition and presentation of the printed image.
- Medium
- Screenprint in colors, on Louvain Opaque Cover paper, with full margins.
- Dimensions
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
Notes
Literature: Cirrus Editions p. 341; Siri Engberg 55
🔨 Auction Lot
Editions & Works on Paper: Online Auction
February 2, 2026
Estimate: $7,000 – $10,000
Sold: $8,385
Lot 201
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