The artwork, “Noose Around Your Neck (Country Cityscapes series)” by Edward Ruscha, was created in 2001 and is associated with the Conceptual Art and Pop Art movements. It falls under the figurative genre.
The artwork presents a landscape scene that depicts a rugged, mountainous terrain with spiky desert vegetation. The earthy tones and natural beauty of the setting are interrupted by prominent, opaque black rectangles overlayed on parts of the image. These rectangles create a stark contrast and a sense of visual intrusion, drawing attention to the interplay between natural landscapes and abstract forms. This juxtaposition likely invites contemplation and interpretation, characteristic of Ruscha’s work within Conceptual and Pop Art circles.
