Damage

Name/Title

Damage

Entry/Object ID

1972.11.1

Description

This is a life-size replica of the original. This painting was sold in an auction at Christie's in New York in 2004 or 2005. Solid, flatly painted dark blue background on which the word "Damage" is painted. The letters begin green in the bottom and blend to yellow at the top. The letters "A" and "G" are painted as though on fire. The original painting was a gift of The American Federation of Arts (41 E. 65th Street NY, NY 10021), and prior to selling the work at auction, this replica was made at The Anderson's request.

Type of Painting

Reproduction

Acquisition

Accession

1972.11

Acquisition Method

Gift

Notes

Gift from The American Federation of Arts, 41 E 65th St, NY 10021

Made/Created

Artist

Edward Ruscha

Time Period

20th Century

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Canvas

Height

72 in

Width

67 in

Color

Blue, Red, Yellow, Green