{"product_id":"nine-swimming-pools-edward-ruscha","title":"Nine Swimming Pools - Edward Ruscha","description":"\u003cp\u003eA minimalist lithograph by Edward Ruscha, depicting the cover of his 1968 artist book with clinical precision and a monochromatic palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by Edward Ruscha presents a clean, detached depiction of a book cover. The work relates to the artist's 1968 artist book, Nine Swimming Pools and a Broken Glass. Ruscha is known for his interest in the vernacular of the American West, often focusing on mundane subjects such as petrol stations, apartment buildings, and swimming pools. By isolating the object against a neutral background, he removes the context of the subject, forcing the viewer to engage with the image as a graphic signifier rather than a narrative scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is spare and precise. The title of the book is rendered in a simple, sans-serif typeface, echoing the commercial aesthetic of mid-century advertising and signage. The slight curl of the paper at the edge introduces a subtle sense of physical presence, contrasting with the otherwise flat, clinical rendering of the object. The monochromatic palette emphasises the form and shadow, stripping away unnecessary detail to focus on the act of representation itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuscha's approach to this subject matter reflects a broader interest in the intersection of photography, printmaking, and typography. His work often questions the nature of authorship and the status of the art object in a culture saturated with mass-produced imagery. By elevating a simple book cover to the status of a fine art print, he invites a reconsideration of how we perceive everyday items. The print is a study in restraint, demonstrating the artist's ability to create tension through minimal means. It remains a clear example of his contribution to the development of conceptual practices in the late twentieth century, where the idea behind the work is as important as the physical execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/poisson-et-algues-papier-peint-pigeon-et-pavots-bordure-de-vitrail-maurice-pillard-verneuil\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePoisson et Algues, Papier Peint \/ Pigeon et Pavots, Bordure de Vitrail - Maurice Pillard Verneuil — Maurice Pillard Verneuil\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fruits-and-vegetables-nouveau-larousse-illustre-pierre-auguste-larousse\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFruits and Vegetables (Nouveau Larousse Illustré) - Pierre-Auguste Larousse — Pierre-Auguste Larousse\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Edward Ruscha","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58503372964175,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58503391281487,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58503391314255,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58503391347023,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58503391379791,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58503391412559,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58503391445327,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58503391478095,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58503391510863,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58503391543631,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58503391576399,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58503391609167,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Nine-Swimming-Pools_Poster_CompositorV1_1786437847679.jpg?v=1787034717","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/nine-swimming-pools-edward-ruscha","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}