An exceptionally rare, original 2007 acrylic and ink painting by legendary American artist Ed Ruscha (b. 1937), titled “The”. Signed and executed on museum board, this piece embodies Ruscha’s hallmark text-based conceptual aesthetic that blends Pop Art sensibility with sharp linguistic wit.

Known for his pivotal role in the Los Angeles art scene and the broader American Pop and Conceptual Art movements, Ruscha’s work is included in the permanent collections of the MoMA, Whitney, Tate Modern, and more. This large-format painting (36.5in x 46.25in) captures the essence of his celebrated interplay between language, typography, and urban influence, marking a significant moment in his later, more mystical style. A museum-worthy acquisition for serious collectors of contemporary American art and Blue-Chip artists.