Publicon—Station I

1978

Robert Rauschenberg

Associated Names
Robert Rauschenberg

Artist, American, 1925 - 2008

Peter Carlson

Edition Production, American, active late 20th century

Ron McPherson

Edition Production, American, active late 20th century

Julie McPherson

Edition Production, American, active late 20th century

Timothy Pharr

Edition Production, American, active late 20th century

Peter Wirth

Edition Production, American, active late 20th century

Anthony Zepeda

Edition Production, American, active late 20th century

Gemini G.E.L.

Publisher

This is a painting of an abstract composition centered around a golden paddle-like object. The composition features a symmetrical arrangement with a vertical golden paddle running centrally, set against a backdrop of geometric and abstract patterns of various colors and textures. The left side of the image displays a bold red and yellow checkered pattern, contrasting with the softer pastel tones of pink and white on the right panel. Further elements include horizontal bands of yellow, orange, red, and blue to the rear of the paddle. The entire arrangement is edged with metallic riveted strips.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    wood with baked epoxy enamel, collaged fabric, gold-leafed paddle, light bulbs, plexiglas, and lacquer

  • Credit Line

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

  • Dimensions

    overall (closed): 149.9 × 76.2 × 30.5 cm (59 × 30 × 12 in.)
    overall (open): 149.86 × 147.32 × 30.48 cm (59 × 58 × 12 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1981.5.267

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, California; acquired 1981 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1984

  • Gemini G.E.L.: Art and Collaboration, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.; Seattle Art Museum, Washington; Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Missouri; Terra Museum of American Art, Evanston, Illinois; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, California; National Museum of Art, Osaka, Japan; Yonago City Museum, Japan; Machida City Museum of Graphics Art, Japan, 1984-1989, no. 43.

Bibliography

1966

  • Gemini G.E.L. Sequence List. Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 814.

2011

  • Ritchie, Charles. Gemini G.E.L. Online Catalogue Raisonné. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 2011, no. 41.116. http://www.nga.gov/gemini

Inscriptions

verso on adhered white metal tag

Wikidata ID

Q63861058

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