Bird Dock

started 1992, published 1993

Robert Rauschenberg

Associated Names
Robert Rauschenberg

Artist, American, 1925 - 2008

James Reid

Printer, American, born 1948

Stephanie Wagner

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Gemini G.E.L.

Publisher

The image is an abstract composition with bold brushstrokes creating dynamic movement on the canvas. A large grey arc arches from the lower left to the upper right. Vivid green and deep blue irregular shapes suggest organic forms. Warm sienna streaks and blotchy orange circles add texture and contrast against the background's subtlety.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color lithograph on John Koller HMP Antique handmade paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 81.6 × 61.6 cm (32 1/8 × 24 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2017.54.100

  • Series Title

    Double Feature

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, California; acquired 2017 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1966

  • Gemini G.E.L. Sequence List. Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 1585.

2011

  • Ritchie, Charles. Gemini G.E.L. Online Catalogue Raisonné. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 2011, no. 41.204. http://www.nga.gov/gemini

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Rauschenberg SP 1/6 93; lower center verso in grpahite by unknown hand: RR92-1323

Markings

embossed lower center: © 1993 R.R. & [Gemini G.E.L.]; stamped lower center verso in gray ink: published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles

Wikidata ID

Q77259857

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