Ed Ruscha’s This Sky is a striking lithograph featuring the word “sky” rendered in a soft, diffuse red – almost like sprayed pigment – set against a dense field of horizontal black lines. These lines vary in thickness and spacing, creating a pulsating, undulating visual rhythm that feels both mechanical and organic.

The text seems to float beneath or within the lined surface, partially obscured yet still legible, giving the impression of a word seen through static or motion blur. Printed by Hamilton Press in Venice, California and published by the artist himself, this edition, available for sale, is limited to just 15 impressions, underscoring its rarity and collectability.