Robert Rauschenberg

American, 1925 - 2008

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Robert Rauschenberg, Timothy Huchthausen, James Webb, Charles Ritt, Stuart Henderson, Gemini G.E.L., Earth Day, 1970, color lithograph with chine collé on Special Arjomari wove paper, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1981.5.233

Earth Day

Robert Rauschenberg, Timothy Huchthausen, James Webb, Charles Ritt, Stuart Henderson, Gemini G.E.L. · 1970 · color lithograph with chine collé on Special Arjomari wove paper ·  Accession ID  1981.5.233

The image features overlapping shapes and lines creating an intricate pattern. In the center is an astronaut filled with details like hoses and straps. There are rectangular shapes in the upper part, and grid-like patterns below. The overall composition suggests themes of space exploration and technology.
Robert Rauschenberg, Daniel Freeman, Andrew Vlady, Gemini G.E.L., White Walk, started 1969, published 1970, color lithograph with embossing on Special Arjomari wove paper, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1991.74.265

White Walk

Robert Rauschenberg, Daniel Freeman, Andrew Vlady, Gemini G.E.L. · started 1969, published 1970 · color lithograph with embossing on Special Arjomari wove paper ·  Accession ID  1991.74.265

This painting features dark, jagged shapes and contrasting textures forming an abstract composition. Irregular patches of dark gray, light gray, and tan are visible against a black background. The surface resembles weathered metal or charred wood. The material the paint has been applied over has become puckered and crinkled, creating ridges and lines.
Robert Rauschenberg, Black Painting, 1952, oil and newspaper on canvas, Gift of Jasper Johns to the National Gallery of Art for the Robert and Jane Meyerhoff Collection, 2013.140.1

Black Painting

Robert Rauschenberg · 1952 · oil and newspaper on canvas ·  Accession ID  2013.140.1

The image features two large pipes with red valves emerging from a wall, accompanied by an orange rectangular panel above. The color palette includes muted tones of orange, grey, brown, and green from small plants nearby. The pipes extend horizontally and vertically from the lower center of the image, with the orange panel in the upper portion.
Robert Rauschenberg, Corinne Kaz, Richard Kaz, Gemini G.E.L., Tap, 2004, color screenprint on Rives BFK wove paper, Gift of Joan and David Maxwell, 2005.97.7

Tap

Robert Rauschenberg, Corinne Kaz, Richard Kaz, Gemini G.E.L. · 2004 · color screenprint on Rives BFK wove paper ·  Accession ID  2005.97.7

The image features a collection of overlapping shapes and lines. In the upper left, a rectangular shape encloses the image of a young child reaching upward. To the right, an irregular, cloud-like form contains a partially obscured face. Below these, the lower section is dominated by the figure of a reclining woman, draped in flowing clothing amidst swirling patterns. The entire composition blends different photographic elements.
Robert Rauschenberg, Craig Zammiello, Bruce Wankel, Brian Berry, Douglas Volle, Jihong Shi, Universal Limited Art Editions, 'topher, 1999, color photogravure on Hahnemühle Copperplate wove paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2002.42.9

'topher

Robert Rauschenberg, Craig Zammiello, Bruce Wankel, Brian Berry, Douglas Volle, Jihong Shi, Universal Limited Art Editions · 1999 · color photogravure on Hahnemühle Copperplate wove paper ·  Accession ID  2002.42.9

The image consists of overlapping rectangles and smudged lines. In the top left corner, there is a rectangular shape resembling fabric with horizontal lines. In the center, there is a rectangle with a black-and-white image of a vintage building with pedestrians. Below it are amorphous brush-like strokes and gray shapes, with a silhouette resembling a dog. On the right side, there is a rectangle with layered portraits of a man and a woman in conversation. The piece has a textured, collage-like quality.
Robert Rauschenberg, Brian Berry, Craig Zammiello, Nancy Mesenbourg, Universal Limited Art Editions, Big and Little Bullys, 1999, color photogravure on Lavis Fidelis En Tout Cas wove paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2002.42.2

Big and Little Bullys

Robert Rauschenberg, Brian Berry, Craig Zammiello, Nancy Mesenbourg, Universal Limited Art Editions · 1999 · color photogravure on Lavis Fidelis En Tout Cas wove paper ·  Accession ID  2002.42.2

The image shows irregular dark watercolor blotches forming an organic shape across the center of the canvas. Within this design, there are elements resembling the American flag pattern and a photographic element of a man seated with a contemplative posture. The blending of fluid lines and details suggests a connection between abstraction and realism in a unified piece.
Robert Rauschenberg, Doug Bennett, Brian Berry, Universal Limited Art Editions, Jap, 1999, photogravure in black on Arches Cover wove paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2002.42.6

Jap

Robert Rauschenberg, Doug Bennett, Brian Berry, Universal Limited Art Editions · 1999 · photogravure in black on Arches Cover wove paper ·  Accession ID  2002.42.6

The image is a collage of multiple sepia-toned and blue-tinted photographs showing various people. In the upper left, there's a sepia photograph of a smiling girl shown from the waist up, wearing a dress with wavy hair. Below her, a sepia image displays a young girl in a short dress standing next to a boy, both dressed in casual clothing, with foliage in the background. In the upper center, there's a blue-tinted image of a woman wearing a gown and a tiara, holding flowers, posing with her body slightly turned to the side and smiling over her shoulder. On the right side, another blue-tinted photograph shows a woman with a smooth pulled-back hairstyle, head and shoulders visible, wearing a dark top with a light-colored collar, posed with a young child who is facing forward, mostly showing their upper body. The background of the collage is a plain off-white color with some spots and splash patterns around the photographs, and there is writing on the bottom left of the image, including the signature "RAUSCHENBERG" and the numbers "8/46 90".
Robert Rauschenberg, Brian Berry, Doug Bennett, Nancy Mesenbourg, Bubba's Sister, 1999, color photogravure on J. Barcham Green wove paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2002.42.3

Bubba's Sister

Robert Rauschenberg, Brian Berry, Doug Bennett, Nancy Mesenbourg · 1999 · color photogravure on J. Barcham Green wove paper ·  Accession ID  2002.42.3

This is a painting of a collage of four images on a textured background. The artwork consists of four photographs incorporated into the composition, each with varying levels of clarity and within uniquely shaped frames that appear to be formed from splashes of ink. The images include individuals posed in different settings, such as in casual clothing and within an indoor environment, as well as a domestic landscape with a tree and building in the background. The overall presentation combines photographic realism with abstract forms creating a dynamic interplay between image and medium.
Robert Rauschenberg, Brian Berry, Craig Zammiello, Lorena Salcedo-Watson, Universal Limited Art Editions, Tanya, 1999, color photogravure on J. Barcham Green Copperplate wove paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2002.42.8

Tanya

Robert Rauschenberg, Brian Berry, Craig Zammiello, Lorena Salcedo-Watson, Universal Limited Art Editions · 1999 · color photogravure on J. Barcham Green Copperplate wove paper ·  Accession ID  2002.42.8

The image is a composite artwork featuring various photographic elements. On the left side, there is a portrait of a woman with her upper body visible, positioned in a relaxed manner with her hand resting gently on her chin. Her hair is styled neatly, and she has distinct facial features, including expressive eyes and a subtle smile. She is wearing a light, long-sleeved top. Surrounding her image is a green, textured background that blends into the other elements. To the right, a collage of more faded black and white images shows several people in different poses, including close-up shots of smiling faces and a more distant view of a group embracing. On the far right, there is a smaller, separate photo of two adults, one holding a child, all dressed in light-colored clothing. The overall background of the image is a plain, neutral tone, providing a stark contrast that highlights the layered and faded photographic elements.
Robert Rauschenberg, Brian Berry, Doug Bennett, Universal Limited Art Editions, Ileana, 1999, color photogravure on Somerset wove paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2002.42.5

Ileana

Robert Rauschenberg, Brian Berry, Doug Bennett, Universal Limited Art Editions · 1999 · color photogravure on Somerset wove paper ·  Accession ID  2002.42.5