Jap

1999

Robert Rauschenberg

Associated Names
Robert Rauschenberg

Artist, American, 1925 - 2008

Doug Bennett

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Brian Berry

Printer, American, active late 20th century

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.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    photogravure in black on Arches Cover wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Collectors Committee

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 50.2 x 66 cm (19 3/4 x 26 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.42.6

  • Series Title

    Ruminations


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Universal Limited Art Editions, West Islip, New York; acquired 2002 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: RAUSCHENBERG 8/46 99

Markings

embossed lower left: ULAE

Watermarks

Arches / France [infinity symbol] / W

Wikidata ID

Q76356397

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