Viaduct

started 1991, published 1992

Robert Rauschenberg

Associated Names
Robert Rauschenberg

Artist, American, 1925 - 2008

Carmen Schilaci

Printer, American, born 1966

Stanley Baden

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Gemini G.E.L.

Publisher

The image depicts a composition of rectangular and organic shapes arranged in an abstract manner. Rectangular forms resembling stone blocks sit on a circular surface with grass, shown in monochrome. The lower section displays a mix of bold colors with green leafy shapes and outlines resembling large plant leaves or abstract foliage. A horizontal red line connects the upper and lower sections. The bottom features a blue texture reminiscent of an upholstered cushion with button-like impressions.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color lithograph on gray Lawrence Barker handmade paper

  • Credit Line

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

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 103.82 × 73.98 cm (40 7/8 × 29 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2017.54.98

  • Series Title

    Illegal Tender L.A.


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 Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 1534.

2011

  • Ritchie, Charles. Gemini G.E.L. Online Catalogue Raisonné. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 2011, no. 41.202. http://www.nga.gov/gemini

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Rauschenberg; lower right in graphite: SP 1/5 92; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: RR91-1285

Markings

embossed: © 1992 R. R. & [Gemini G.E.L.]; stamped lower left verso in gray ink: published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles

Wikidata ID

Q77259853

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