Ed Ruscha – Motor (2021) I Limited Edition

Ed Ruscha – Motor (2021)

Artist: Ed Ruscha (b. 1937, Omaha, Nebraska)
Medium: Lithograph in colours on wove paper, with full margins
Year: 2021
Image Size: 12 5/16 × 21 11/16 in. (31.3 × 55.1 cm)
Sheet Size: 16 3/4 × 25 7/8 in. (42.5 × 65.7 cm)
Edition: B.A.T. (bon à tirer), aside from the edition of 50
Markings: Signed, dated, and annotated B.A.T. in pencil
Publisher/Printer: Cirrus Editions, Los Angeles
Framing: Unframed

Description

Ed Ruscha’s Motor (2021) is a colour lithograph that continues the artist’s long-standing engagement with typography, Americana, and the poetics of everyday language. Executed with the clarity and precision characteristic of Ruscha’s graphic work, the composition isolates the word “Motor” as a visual object, inviting interpretation through rhythm, form, and cultural resonance.

The lithographic process brings a refined crispness to the text, while the tonal subtleties within the letters convey depth and movement. Ruscha’s lifelong fascination with signs, vernacular expression, and the aesthetics of the urban landscape is distilled into this striking and deceptively simple image.

This impression is the bon à tirer (B.A.T.), the final proof approved by the artist before printing the edition of 50. Signed, dated, and annotated by Ruscha, it stands apart as the reference standard for the entire edition. Printed and published by Cirrus Editions in Los Angeles, the work reflects the long and important collaboration between Ruscha and this iconic print workshop.

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FAQ

Is this Ed Ruscha artwork an original edition?

Yes, Motor is an original colour lithograph created by Ed Ruscha in 2021.

What does B.A.T. mean?

Bon à tirer is the final trial proof approved by the artist. It serves as the master reference for the entire edition and is typically more rare.

Is this artwork part of a limited edition?

Yes. The regular edition consists of 50 numbered prints, with this example being the B.A.T. proof, separate from the edition.

Is the artwork signed?

Yes, it is signed, dated, and annotated B.A.T. by Ed Ruscha in pencil.

Does the artwork come with documentation?

A certificate of authenticity (COA) can be provided upon request.

Is the artwork framed?

No, the work is unframed.

Is worldwide shipping available?

Yes, worldwide insured shipping is available with professional packaging and tracking.