“The End #87” is an artwork created in 2010 by artist Edward Ruscha, who is known for his work in the Pop Art movement. This piece is part of the “The End” series and is characterized by its figurative genre.
The artwork depicts a mountainous landscape of what appears to be a serene alpine scene with snow-capped peaks and lush valleys. Contrasting with this natural backdrop, the words “THE END” are superimposed in large, block letters across the center of the image. The font is reminiscent of the classic Hollywood film endings, evoking a sense of finality or closure. The juxtaposition of the text with the timeless and expansive landscape could be interpreted as a commentary on the intersection of human culture and the natural world or as an allusion to the end of a narrative against the backdrop of nature’s enduring presence. The use of photography for the landscape and the textual element ties in with Ruscha’s frequent exploration of language and American landscapes.
