$12,500
H 30 in W 23 in
Robert Rauschenberg - Human Rights Democratic Dinner Collage Print Signed Framed
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in New York, NY
. Measurements: Framed 38 inches (vertical) by 31 inches (horizontal) by 2 inches Artwork Robert Rauschenberg
Lithograph, Screen, Mixed Media
$3,500
H 4 in W 6 in
Art Card: Robert Rauschenberg, Creek, 1964 Hand Signed offset postcard, Framed
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in New York, NY
Boldly signed in black marker by the artist on the front The image depicted in this card is Rauschenbergs
Lithograph, Offset
Winner, offset lithograph by Robert Rauschenberg
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Long Island City, NY
A composition resembling a collage, created by American Pop Artist Robert Rauschenberg. Multiple
Offset
Robert Rauschenberg triptych 'Autobiography', 1968
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Dallas, TX
Robert Rauschenberg triptych 'Autobiography', 1968 Each framed work measures 50.5 x 68
Paper
Robert Rauschenberg Untitled "Harp" Lithograph Limited Edition
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in New York, NY
Robert Rauschenberg: Untitled "Harp." 1989 framed lithograph. Published by Dallas Cares / The
Paper
$6,500
H 47.5 in W 33.125 in
Robert Rauschenberg Storyline from the Ground Rules series 1997 Signed Intaglio
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Robert Rauschenberg Title: Storyline (from the Ground Rules series) Medium: Intaglio in
Paper, Other Medium
$9,000
H 34.5 in W 23.5 in
"Statue of Liberty" signed screen print and collage by Robert Rauschenberg
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Statue of Liberty" screen print and collage by Robert Rauschenberg from the "New York, New York
Lithograph, Screen
$10,000
H 37.5 in W 29.5 in
Flaps 12-color screen print by Robert Rauschenberg Edition 36 of 52
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Boca Raton, FL
orange stand, umbrellas, a motorcycle shop and a French restaurant. Framed in metallic wooden frame.
Screen
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.5 in W 28.5 in D 0.75 in
Rauschenberg- Gluts at Leo Castelli- Pop Art Vintage HAND SIGNED
By (After) Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This original offset lithograph poster for Robert Rauschenberg's 1986 "Gluts" exhibition at Leo
Offset
$1,600
H 54 in W 37.5 in
Art Institute of Chicago Exhibition, Pop Art Offset Poster after Rauschenberg
By (After) Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: after Robert Rauschenberg Title: Art Institue of Chicago Year: 1977 Medium: Offset
Offset
$25,000
H 47 in W 35 in
Robert Rauschenberg Test Stone #6 Booster & 7 Series, Foster, 45, G:33 Signed/N
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in New York, NY
will frame out ROBERT RAUSCHENBERG BIOGRAPHY b. 1925, Port Arthur, Texas; d. 2008, Captiva Island
Lithograph
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 43 in W 32.25 in D 1.75 in
Brainiac Silkscreen Abstract -- "Sesos" - Rauschenberg Style
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
acquired with a collection of his work. Presented under plexiglass in light wood frame. Frame size: 43"H
Paper, Ink
Horn
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008) is revered as one of the most innovative American Pop artists
Lithograph
Fest
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Indianapolis, IN
Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008) Fest (1991) Four color lithograph Size: 26 x 21 in (66 x 53.3 cm
Lithograph
Surface Series 37
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Naples, Florida
, dated, and numbered “Rauschenberg AP 70” Printed by Styria Studio, New York Co-published by
Paper, Screen
Earth Day
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Naples, Florida
first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, this poster by Robert Rauschenberg helped visually define the
Lithograph, Offset
Next Room (Marrakitch)
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Palo Alto, CA
Created in 2000, this color screenprint is hand-signed by Robert Rauschenberg (Port Arthur, 1925
Screen
Untitled (for Kennedy)
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Robert Rauschenberg is revered as one of the most innovative American pop artists - more avant
Lithograph
Aquafix
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008) is revered as one of the most innovative American pop artists
Etching, Lithograph
Pre-Morocco, 1983 (Eight by Eight)
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Greenwich, CT
29 inches, signed 'RAUSCHENBERG 83' and annotated 92/250 lower right. From the edition of 281 (there
Paper, Lithograph
Flaps (Marrakitch)
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Palo Alto, CA
Created in 1991, this color screenprint is hand-signed by Robert Rauschenberg (Port Arthur, 1925
Screen
$16,850
H 50.5 in W 40.25 in
Caucus (Leo Castelli 90th Birthday Portfolio), 1997
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Greenwich, CT
dated 'Rauschenberg LXVIII/XC 97' lower center (there were also 90 Arabic and 10 PP). Framed in a
Paper, Lithograph
Earth Day
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Naples, Florida
observed in nearly 200 countries around the world. Robert Rauschenberg designed the first Earth Day.
Lithograph
Earth Tie (Stoned Moon Series)
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Houston, TX
Robert Rauschenberg Earth Tie (Stoned Moon Series), 1969 Color lithograph 48 x 34 inches Edition of
Lithograph
Price Upon Request
H 21.5 in W 17.25 in
Untitled (Christian Symbol) from the North African Collage series
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Palo Alto, CA
: Framed to museum-grade, conservation standards, Robert Rauschenberg Untitled (Christian Symbol) from the
Paper, Tissue Paper, Graphite, Engraving
“After Homage to Picasso“
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Warren, NJ
This is a rare lithograph only 45 made. There is some foxing and toning, but it should be able to fix that. Still a great picture. Measurements image size: 22 1/4 by 30 inches; ove...
Lithograph
$7,500
H 12 in W 18 in D 1.5 in
Laddie John Dill, Robert Rauschenberg protege signed mixed media painting Unique
By Laddie John Dill
Located in New York, NY
by West Coast legend Laddie John Dill can be hung as it is in the present frame with no border, or
Wood, Acrylic Polymer, Mixed Media, Permanent Marker
The Dream of William Burroughs
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Naples, Florida
This is an Offset Lithograph in colors and was produced in 1972. The lithograph is hand signed by the artist, dated 72, and numbered 146/150 at lower right. It was dedicated in the j...
Paper, Lithograph
Abstract Geometric Oil Painting, 1959, Signed, Ornate Gold Frame
By Robert Rauschenberg, Franz Kline, Cy Twombly
Located in Chattanooga, TN
. The work is enveloped within a profoundly ornate vintage gold frame, its lavish floral carvings and
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Unavailable
H 46 in W 36 in
ROBERT RAUSCHENBERG Hand Signed Lithograph CAUCUS ART Large original framed
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Bloomington, MN
Rare Authentic Large 37x 27 ROBERT RAUSCHENBERG Color Lithograph on Arches titled, "CAUCUS" Offered
Lithograph
Unavailable
H 41 in W 37 in
Robert Rauschenberg, Dallas Cares, signed framed limited edition lithograph
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Dallas, TX
247/500 Limited edition framed lithograph created in partnership with Neiman Marcus to benefit
Lithograph
Unavailable
H 40 in W 32 in
Robert Rauschenberg Original Color Silkscreen Fabric Collage Signed Modern Art
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Bloomington, MN
Robert Rauschenberg Authentic, Hand-Signed & Numbered Silkscreen, Professionally Custom Framed and
Fabric, Screen
Unavailable
H 34 in W 42 in
Robert Rauschenberg Original Lithograph Large Hand Signed Test Stone Modern Art
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Bloomington, MN
Robert Rauschenberg Authentic, Hand-Signed & Numbered Lithograph, Professionally Custom Framed and
Lithograph
Unavailable
H 27.96 in W 21.26 in D 1.19 in
Poster for Peace, Robert Rauschenberg Screen Print, signed and numbered
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Vordingborg, Zealand
cm W Framed Robert Rauschenberg (1925 - 2008) one of the most important artists in the United States
Lithograph, Screen
Water Stop
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in New York, NY
Publisher: ULAE Printer: Fred Genis, Donn Steward & Timothy Huchthausen One of Rauschenberg's most
Lithograph
Black Cat
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in New York, NY
by the Rauschenberg Estate/Foundation Framed dimensions: " 14.75" high x 16.25" wide
Archival Paper, Dye Transfer
Untitled
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in New York, NY
38.7 cm) Unique Signed and dated "RAUSCHENBERG 79" (lower left) Framed
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Intermission (Ground Rules)
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in New York, NY
Intermission (Ground Rules), 1996 Intaglio 63 x 51 3/4 inches Edition of 44
Intaglio
Robert Rauschenberg, 1976 Silkscreen
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Atlanta, GA
Robert Rauschenberg framed silkscreen, circa 1976. This work is from an unknown edition printed by
Metal
Robert Rauschenberg Carillon 1981 Signed Lithograph 12/29 Framed
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
” h x 35.75”w (framed). In very good vintage condition. Milton Ernest ""Robert"" Rauschenberg (1925
Paper
Sold
H 25 in W 32 in D 1 in
Robert Rauschenberg Color Lithograph Miami Herald Custom Framed / SUMMER SALE
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in North Miami, FL
This color lithograph by Robert Rauschenberg was a surprise in the edition of the Miami Herald in
Linen, Wood, Magazine Paper
Robert Rauschenberg Poster Art Print
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Fulton, CA
Robert Rauschenberg print in frame. "Earth Summit '92 Rio De Janeiro Brazil" Please excuse
Steel
Sold
H 60 in W 40.5 in D 2 in
Robert Rauschenberg 'Daze' from Speculations, Signed Limited Edition Print
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in San Rafael, CA
Robert Rauschenberg, (1925-2008) Daze, from the series Speculations 1997 Screenprint in colors on
Screen
Sold
H 42.25 in W 42.25 in D 1.5 in
Robert Rauschenberg "Surface Series" (Currents) Limited Edition Signed Print
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in San Rafael, CA
full margins Sheet 40in x 40in In black wood gallery frame 42.5in H x 42.5in L Rauschenberg undertook
Screen
Sold
H 66.5 in W 45.5 in D 2 in
Contemporary Samarkand Stitchings by Robert Rauschenberg Unique Signed, 1988
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous quilt, entitled "Samarkind Stitches" by Robert Rauschenberg
Art in America
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Robert Rauschenberg Medium: Photomechanical lithograph (two-sided print) Title: Art in
Lithograph
Sold
H 51 in W 37 in
"Banco (Ground Rules)", Aquatint Collage, Signed and Numbered by the Artist
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Detroit, MI
"Banco", an aquatint from Robert Rauschenberg' s "Ground Rules" series is an exemplary piece where
Aquatint
Sold
H 36.5 in W 26.5 in
1977 Presidential Inauguration, from Inaugural Impressions
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Robert Rauschenberg Title: 1977 Presidential Inauguration Portfolio: Inaugural Impressions
Lithograph
Philharmonic 150th Anniversary
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Long Island City, NY
Philharmonic 150th Anniversary by Robert Rauschenberg, American (1925–2008) Date: 1991 Offset
Offset
People for the American Way
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Palo Alto, CA
., Los Angeles. About the Framing: Framed to museum-grade, conservation standards, Robert Rauschenberg
Lithograph, Screen
Sold
H 36.5 in W 26.5 in
1977 Presidential Inauguration, from Inaugural Impressions
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Robert Rauschenberg Title: 1977 Presidential Inauguration Portfolio: Inaugural Impressions
Lithograph
Bait (Stoned Moon)
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Robert Rauschenberg is revered as one of the most innovative American pop artists - more avant
Lithograph
McGovern
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Toronto, Ontario
"Americana" is a major and consistent theme in Robert Rauschenberg's oeuvre. The artist embraces
Lithograph
McGovern
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Toronto, Ontario
"Americana" is a major and consistent theme in Robert Rauschenberg's oeuvre. The artist embraces
Lithograph
Umbrellas
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008) is revered as one of the Godfarthers of American pop - yet more
Lithograph, Offset
Veils 3
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in New York, NY
This work is offered by CLAMP in New York City. Edition of 23
Lithograph
Quarry Local One
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Dallas, TX
This work is from the unnumbered edition of 500 printed and published by Quarry, Local One/Amalgamated Lithographers of America, and Color Lithographers Service, Inc, New York.
Lithograph
STUDIES FOR CHINESE SUMMERHALL V
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Aventura, FL
. Certificate of authenticity included. Edition of 25. Framed. All reasonable offers will be considered.
Paper, Photographic Paper, Color
Custom Frame Large Canvas Abstract Expressionist Painting
By Aldo Rossi, Figure Ground, Gerhard Richter, Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
history. The beveled edges further take on the idea of framing canvas and having it bleed onto the hung
Canvas, Acrylic
Sold
H 27 in W 22.5 in
"Arrow" (Signed, Dated by Rauschenberg) Framed Modern 20th Century Pop Art Print
By (After) Robert Rauschenberg
Located in New Orleans, LA
Protean American artist Robert Rauschenberg, certainly among the top 5 greatest American artists of
Lithograph
Robert Rauschenberg Signed Lithograph
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in New York, NY
dated lower right "Rauschenberg 84" 25 3/4 x 22 3/4 in. (sheet) Framed: 31 1/4 x 29 x 1 in. Signed and
Lithograph
Sold
H 8.5 in W 6.25 in
Rauschenberg Spreads and Scales (Castelli Invitation)
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in NEW YORK, NY
; scarce form an edition of unknown Well suited for framing. Robert Rauschenberg was a prominent member
Offset
Sold
H 42.25 in W 42.25 in D 1.5 in
Robert Rauschenberg "Surface Series" (Currents) Limited Edition Signed Print
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in San Rafael, CA
full margins Sheet 40in x 40in In black wood gallery frame 42.5in H x 42.5in L Rauschenberg undertook
Screen
Sold
H 26 in W 21 in
Cardbirds, 1972 exhibition, rare original red poster, Robert RAUSCHENBERG
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Robert RAUSCHENBERG Cardbirds, 1972 exhibition, rare original poster For the exhibition "Cardbirds
Screen
Quarry
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Robert Rauschenberg Title: Quarry Medium: Offset lithograph in colors Year: 1968 Edition
Lithograph
Quarry Local One
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Robert Rauschenberg Title: Quarry Local One Medium: Offset lithograph in colors Year: 1968
Lithograph
Very Special Arts
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Robert Rauschenberg Medium: Lithograph Title: Very Special Arts Year: 1989 Sheet Size: 15
Lithograph
Quarry
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Robert Rauschenberg Title: Quarry Medium: Offset lithograph in colors Year: 1968 Edition
Lithograph
Quarry
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Robert Rauschenberg Title: Quarry Medium: Offset lithograph in colors Year: 1968 Edition
Lithograph
Sky Rite (Stoned Moon)
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Robert Rauschenberg is revered as one of the most innovative American pop artists - more avant
Lithograph
Sold
H 36.5 in W 31 in D 1.75 in
'Venice Print Project' Limited Edition Signed Mixed Media Collage on Paper
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in San Rafael, CA
Robert Rauschenberg (American, 1925 - 2008) Venice Print Project, 1984 Mixed media collage with
Screen
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H 36.5 in W 28.5 in
"Exhibition Poster-Edison Community College" Reds, Blue, Collage, Signed
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Detroit, MI
"Exhibition Poster-Edison Community College" is in the Pop Art style that fit Rauschenberg's fun
Paper
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H 30 in W 1 in D 23 in
1979 POP ART Original HAND PENCIL SIGNED 1/10 Lithograph “Why You Can't Tell #1”
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in New York, NY
Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008) Why you can't tell # 1, from Suite of Nine Prints offset lithograph
Lithograph
Sold
H 35 in W 26.5 in
"At Leo's", Poster Print of Collage, Colors, and Drawing, Signed by the Artist
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Detroit, MI
"At Leo's" is in the Pop Art style that fit Rauschenberg's fun sense of creativity. It is colorful
Paper, Ink
Sold
H 34 in W 26.5 in D 1.25 in
"Equal Justice Under Law" Screenprint #99/125 on Wove Paper
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Soquel, CA
stamp lower left. Presented in a cream aluminum frame, with a white backing mat. Robert Rauschenberg
Laid Paper, Screen
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H 33.08 in W 28.35 in D 1.19 in
Vintage Robert Rauschenberg Exhibition Poster in Antique Frame, France, 1968
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Robert Rauschenberg France, 1968 Vintage exhibition poster. Measures: H 84 x W 72 cm.
Other
Bellini V
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Washington Depot,, CT
Beautiful, vibrant print by the great artist, Robert Rauschenberg.
Paper, Intaglio, Photogravure
Drifts
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in New York, NY
1969 Lithograph in colors, on German Copperplate paper Image/sheet: 42 x 30 in. (106.68 x 76.2 cm) Edition of 35 Signed, dated and numbered in pencil
Paper, Lithograph
Photos In and Out city limits: Ft. Myrs FL
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Washington Depot,, CT
nicely framed and the poster is included. All 3 pieces for the price listed.
Silver Gelatin
Robert Rauschenberg and David Byrne Signed Talking Heads Framed Artwork
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Rauschenberg signed this in person in the 1980s, these autographs were obtained in person. Nicely framed in a
Sold
H 38 in W 33.75 in
Robert Rauschenberg Large Color Lithograph Broken Harp Signed Modern Artwork SBO
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Bloomington, MN
Robert Rauschenberg Authentic, 38x34" Hand-Signed & Numbered Lithograph, Custom Framed and listed
Lithograph
$5,625Sale Price|25% Off
H 30.5 in W 23 in
MOST DISTANT VISIBLE PART OF THE SEA
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Aventura, FL
Color silkscreen and collage. Framed. Hand signed, dated and numbered by the artist. Certificate of authenticity included. Edition PP 2/6. All reasonable offers will be considered.
Color, Screen
$120Sale Price|20% Off
H 39.5 in W 26 in D 0.01 in
Robert Rauschenberg 'Night Shades + Urban Bourbons' 1995
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exhibition poster commemorates Robert Rauschenberg's "Night Shades + Urban Bourbons" showcase, held in Denmark in 1995. Known for his groundbreaking work in mixed media and coll...
Offset
Rio de Janeiro
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rio de Janeiro is a colorful, bold, graphic, and visually compelling offset-lithograph by blue chip, pop artist Robert Rauschenberg. In 1991, he was involved with th...
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Lithograph, Offset
$400
H 34 in W 22 in
Josef Albers exhibition poster 1975 (Josef Albers Auguste Herbin)
By Josef Albers
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Josef Albers (after) & Auguste Herbin Paris, 1975: Lithographic exhibition poster published in conjunction with a joint exhibition by Auguste Herbin & Josef Albers at Galerie Melki P...
Lithograph
$8,396Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 20 in
Frank Stella, Rabat, from Ten Works by Ten Painters, 1964
By Frank Stella
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite silkscreen by Frank Stella (1936–2024), titled Rabat, originates from the landmark 1964 folio X + X (Ten Works by Ten Painters). Published by the Wadsworth Atheneum Mu...
Screen
$200Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 22.75 in D 0.1 in
Perspective Offset Print by Robert Rauschenberg, Pop Art, 2005
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The poster titled Perspective created for Robert Rauschenberg’s 2005 exhibition at the Paul + Lulu Hilliard Art Museum likely reflects the artist’s exploration of varying viewpoints ...
Offset
Lily Scent
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in New York, NY
Robert Rauschenberg Lily Scent, 1981 Lithograph 32 x 24 inches SPIII Signed
Lithograph
Robert Rauschenberg, Tate Gallery, 1981 (Exhibition Poster)
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in New York, NY
Lithograph poster by Robert Rauschenberg for The Tate Gallery Publications Dept., printed in 1981 in Great Britain by the Hilingdon Press Uxbridge, Middlesex. Archivally-hinged, with...
Plexiglass, Paper
$5,800
H 51 in W 44.5 in D 2 in
Robert Rauschenberg "Broken Harp" Pencil Signed Lithograph 24/500 executed 1989
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Dallas, TX
Signed and numbered lithograph on woven paper designed by Robert Rauschenberg titled "Broken Harp". An early edition, number 24 of only 500 prints ever made. Executed on woven paper ...
Paper
$1,500
H 27 in W 36 in
Three of the Cloister Series Hand signed and inscribed to the artist's famed CPA
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in New York, NY
Robert Rauschenberg Three of the Cloister Series (Hand signed and inscribed to CPA Ruben Gorewitz, Andy Warhol's business partner), 1981 Offset lithograph poster (Signed by Robert Ra...
Lithograph, Offset
Robert Rauschenberg Quarry" Lithograph
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rauschenberg color lithograph for Gemini, Gel. Signed and editioned Print size: 33 3/4" x 25 3/4" W.
Paper
"Wart" original lithograph
By Robert Rauschenberg
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original offset lithograph. This work is also known as "Envelope". Rauschenberg executed this interesting Pop Art classic for Art In America in 1970. It consists of one compo...
Lithograph, Offset
Robert Rauschenberg was one of the preeminent American artists of the 20th century, occupying a singular position that straddled the Abstract Expressionist and Pop art movements, drawing on key elements of each. An artistic polymath equally adept at painting, collage and silkscreening, Rauschenberg is best known for for the complex assemblages of found objects he termed “combines.”
Rauschenberg was born in Port Arthur, Texas, in 1925. He first began to seriously consider a career in art in 1947, while serving in the U.S. Marines. After leaving the service, he briefly studied art in Paris with support from the G.I. Bill, then moved to North Carolina to attend Black Mountain College, home to a flourishing cross-disciplinary art community. Among his peers there were choreographer Merce Cunningham and composer John Cage, both of whom became friends and artistic collaborators.
Relocating to New York in the mid-1950s, Rauschenberg was initially put off by what he perceived as the self-seriousness of the adherents of Abstract Expressionism, then the dominant movement in the New York art world. Like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, Rauschenberg was drawn to the visual landscape of popular culture and mined its imagery for inspiration. He used unorthodox materials like house paint and tried novel techniques in his studio like running paper over with a car whose wheels he had inked. Shortly after his inaugural solo exhibition at Leo Castelli Gallery, which featured paintings and drawings, he pivoted to a new format, creating his first found-object combines, which became his signature. The most famous of these is the 1959 Monogram in which a taxidermied goat is surrounded by a car tire, recalling the way a person’s initials are interwoven in the design referred to by the title.
Later in the 1960s, Rauschenberg turned his attention to silkscreening, creating prints that feature iconic figures of the day, very much in line with the style and content of Pop art. One such work, 1965's Core, which was created to commemorate the Congress of Racial Equality, combines photographs of President Kennedy, an unidentified Native American man, and a statue of a Civil War soldier with images of highways, amusement parks, street signs, and other features of the built environment. A circular color-test wheel sits at the composition’s formal core, reflecting the work’s commentary on race and ethnicity.
Throughout the 1960s and ‘70s, Rauschenberg experimented with printing on unusual materials, such as Plexiglas, clothing and aluminum. Venturing even further afield, he created performance works, such as his 1963 choreographed piece “Pelican” and the 1966 film Open Score. In 1998, the Guggenheim Museum presented a large and comprehensive retrospective of Rauschenberg’s work, highlighting his influence on American art in the second half of the 20th century.
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