Study for Chinese Summerhall

1983

Robert Rauschenberg

Associated Names
Robert Rauschenberg

Artist, American, 1925 - 2008

The sculpture consists of numerous twisted wooden forms with a natural texture and color resembling weathered tree roots or driftwood in shades of gray and brown. Enclosed within a metal framework of bars and mesh, the structure contrasts rustic, organic elements with an industrial containment. It sprawls beyond the metal cage, inviting viewers to observe its intricate textures through the open spaces of the grid. The setting includes an outdoor paved area with visible buildings, enhancing its grounded, natural feel in an urban environment.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Graphicstudio, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL; Gift to NGA, 1986.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist, lower left in black ink: Rauschenberg; by artist, lower right in black marker ink: USF PROOF

Wikidata ID

Q64171240

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