The artwork titled “Gas” was created by Edward Ruscha in 1962, and it is categorized under the Pop Art movement with a figurative genre. In this drawing, the word “gas” is prominently displayed in large, bold, black letters at the top of the composition. The lettering appears to have a playful, almost balloon-like quality. Below the text, the majority of the artwork is occupied by a densely scribbled black field. Within this field, there is a small, simplified figure of a gas pump, rendered in minimal detail, standing close to the lower edge of the composition. The stark contrast between the loosely drawn gas pump and the intense, textured background creates a striking visual effect. The simplicity and directness of the design exemplify the Pop Art style, capturing an everyday object in a manner that is both contemporary and iconic.
