Ileana

1999

Robert Rauschenberg

Associated Names
Robert Rauschenberg

Artist, American, 1925 - 2008

Brian Berry

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Doug Bennett

Printer, American, active late 20th century

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.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color photogravure on Somerset wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Collectors Committee

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 68 x 79.7 cm (26 3/4 x 31 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.42.5

  • 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 left in graphite: RAUSCHENBERG 8/46 99

Wikidata ID

Q76356467

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