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Robert Rauschenberg

Rauschenberg, Milton Ernest

American, 1925 - 2008

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The image features various overlapping shapes and lines. There is a large black and white photograph of a cow's head at the top, along with a grid of newspaper clippings. Below this, abstract shapes include a circular form with a symmetrical wing-like pattern inside. Surrounding these elements are two halves of a portrait of an individual in a green hue. Towards the bottom, there are triangular shapes resembling pyramids superimposed onto a cracked earth texture.
Robert Rauschenberg, Robert Bigelow, Barbara Thomason, Gemini G.E.L., Ringer (State), 1974, color solvent transfer and collage on cheesecloth, silk satin, and Chinese silk, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1990.71.11

Ringer (State)

Robert Rauschenberg, Robert Bigelow, Barbara Thomason, Gemini G.E.L. · 1974 · color solvent transfer and collage on cheesecloth, silk satin, and Chinese silk ·  Accession ID  1990.71.11

The image features an abstract composition with shapes and lines. There are cut-outs on a large rectangular sheet, including floral-patterned cloth-like shapes, a spherical object, and a black pig. The elements suggest a vibrant garden scene and a tabletop adorned with decorative items. A textured symbol is at the bottom, resembling a numeral or character. Below the composition, there is a pink circular element connected by a thin blue vertical strip.
Robert Rauschenberg, Mari Andrews, Terry Van Brunt, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Grinstein, Edward Koterba, Elizabeth Mahoney, William Padien, Brad Read, Donald Saff, Sarah Todd, Gemini G.E.L., Howl, 1982, collage on Xuan handmade paper with gold leaf and silk medallion, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1988.74.122

Howl

Robert Rauschenberg, Mari Andrews, Terry Van Brunt, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Grinstein, Edward Koterba, Elizabeth Mahoney, William Padien, Brad Read, Donald Saff, Sarah Todd, Gemini G.E.L. · 1982 · collage on Xuan handmade paper with gold leaf and silk medallion ·  Accession ID  1988.74.122

The sculpture is a pyramid-shaped piece with images of a woman on one side and a crowd scene in blue on another side. The woman has dark hair, a calm expression, and holds a branch. She is framed by a patterned background. The sculpture is made of a material suitable for printing visual designs, with a color palette of black, white, beige, and blue. The polished texture enhances the crisp and detailed appearance of the images and patterns.
Robert Rauschenberg, Graphicstudio, Rauschenberg Overseas Culture Interchange, Araucan Mastaba, 1985-1986, screenprinted enamel with paint on aluminum over plywood, with sterling silver and lapis lazuli, Gift of Graphicstudio/University of South Florida and the Artist, 1991.75.216

Araucan Mastaba

Robert Rauschenberg, Graphicstudio, Rauschenberg Overseas Culture Interchange · 1985-1986 · screenprinted enamel with paint on aluminum over plywood, with sterling silver and lapis lazuli ·  Accession ID  1991.75.216

The image is a collage of square and rectangular segments featuring various scenes and objects. It includes vertical lines, circular cutouts, a man climbing a structure, pipes connected to silhouettes labeled "HOT" and "COLD," circular lights forming the word "OPEN," a textured circular shape, side profiles of classical bust sculptures, and a grazing antelope in the left corner.
Robert Rauschenberg, Anthony Zepeda, Christine Fox, Gemini G.E.L., American Pewter with Burroughs II, 1981, color lithograph with embossing on J. Barcham Green Crisbrook wove paper, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1988.74.109

American Pewter with Burroughs II

Robert Rauschenberg, Anthony Zepeda, Christine Fox, Gemini G.E.L. · 1981 · color lithograph with embossing on J. Barcham Green Crisbrook wove paper ·  Accession ID  1988.74.109

The sculpture features a violin made of light wood positioned vertically on a reflective metallic bucket. The violin has a polished surface, and the bucket appears to be made of chrome or stainless steel. The sculpture is placed on a white platform against a gray background.
Robert Rauschenberg, Graphicstudio, Rauschenberg Overseas Culture Interchange, Tibetan Garden Song, 1985-1986, cello, chrome-plated washtub, glycerine, Chinese scrollmaker's brush, and mirrored Plexiglas, Gift of Graphicstudio/University of South Florida and the Artist, 1991.75.215

Tibetan Garden Song

Robert Rauschenberg, Graphicstudio, Rauschenberg Overseas Culture Interchange · 1985-1986 · cello, chrome-plated washtub, glycerine, Chinese scrollmaker's brush, and mirrored Plexiglas ·  Accession ID  1991.75.215

Robert Rauschenberg, Patricia Mitchell, James Reid, Gemini G.E.L., Source (Speculations), 1996, color screenprint on Lanaquarelle Watercolor wove paper, Gift of Gemini G.E.L., LLC and the Artist, 2007.52.1

Source (Speculations)

Robert Rauschenberg, Patricia Mitchell, James Reid, Gemini G.E.L. · 1996 · color screenprint on Lanaquarelle Watercolor wove paper ·  Accession ID  2007.52.1

This is a photograph of a conceptual art installation with various elements on a wall. The installation features a rectangular panel with grid-like golden tiles, printed text, and an image of an engraved stone. Below the panel, there is a white fabric with a printed image of two bearded figures. Suspended beneath the fabric is a string that leads to a dark spherical object on the floor.
Robert Rauschenberg, Graphicstudio, Fifth Force, 1985-1986, bronze, Xerox transfer on silk, thread, shot, Gift of Graphicstudio/University of South Florida and the Artist in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1990.72.7

Fifth Force

Robert Rauschenberg, Graphicstudio · 1985-1986 · bronze, Xerox transfer on silk, thread, shot ·  Accession ID  1990.72.7

This is a painting featuring a collage-like streetscape. The composition contains a blend of various elements from urban life, including stacked crates of beverages, patterned textiles, faded advertisements, and cultural motifs. Cut-out images of roses, calligraphy, and a profile illustration of a person are affixed above these elements. The overall feel is one of vibrant chaos, reflecting different textures and narratives within an urban environment. This painting is in the style of Robert Rauschenberg, known for his collage techniques and assemblages.
Robert Rauschenberg, Richard Kaz, Maureen M. Staley, Gemini G.E.L., Vamp, 2000, color screenprint on John Koller HMP Canvas handmade paper, Gift of Gemini G.E.L., LLC and the Artist, 2007.52.2

Vamp

Robert Rauschenberg, Richard Kaz, Maureen M. Staley, Gemini G.E.L. · 2000 · color screenprint on John Koller HMP Canvas handmade paper ·  Accession ID  2007.52.2

The image shows irregular and fluid shapes with jagged lines primarily in blue and black tones against a white background. It presents an abstract arrangement resembling a crumpled piece of paper with text elements resembling newspaper fragments and areas reminiscent of packaging or labels. The composition suggests familiar objects like bits of printed material or advertisements that have been distorted and layered.
John Chamberlain, Styria Studio, Experiments in Art and Technology, Untitled, 1973, color lithograph on plastic film, Gift of Robert Rauschenberg, 1976.66.3

Untitled

John Chamberlain, Styria Studio, Experiments in Art and Technology · 1973 · color lithograph on plastic film ·  Accession ID  1976.66.3

This print shows a stylized, cartoon-like hand pointing at us against a bright red background. The hand has thick black outlines and is filled in with a pattern of small red and white dots. The pointing finger casts a black shadow onto the curled fingers below it. The hand is coming in from the left, and the wrist and part of the arm are visible, wearing a black suit cuff over a white shirt.”
Roy Lichtenstein, Styria Studio, Experiments in Art and Technology, Finger Pointing, 1973, color screenprint on wove paper, Gift of Robert Rauschenberg, 1976.66.15

Finger Pointing

Roy Lichtenstein, Styria Studio, Experiments in Art and Technology · 1973 · color screenprint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1976.66.15