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Robert Rauschenberg Mixed Media

American, 1925-2008

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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Artist: Robert Rauschenberg
Robert Rauschenberg -Snowflake Crime XIX ACE Gallery Coll unique signed painting
Robert Rauschenberg -Snowflake Crime XIX ACE Gallery Coll unique signed painting

Robert Rauschenberg -Snowflake Crime XIX ACE Gallery Coll unique signed painting

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Historic, institutional quality unique Rauschenberg signed work on paper, with storied provenance: a real gem: Robert Rauschenberg 'Snowflake Crime XIX', from the ACE Gallery Collec...

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1980s Pop Art Robert Rauschenberg Mixed Media

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Robert Rauschenberg Talking Heads Speaking in Tongues (new/sealed)
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Urn (Spread) - Large Post War Mixed Media Painting, 1979

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Untitled Limited Edition Porcelain Plate (Guggenheim Museum) Robert Rauschenberg
Untitled Limited Edition Porcelain Plate (Guggenheim Museum) Robert Rauschenberg

Untitled Limited Edition Porcelain Plate (Guggenheim Museum) Robert Rauschenberg

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Robert Rauschenberg Rare lifetime edition Untitled Limited Edition Porcelain Plate (Guggenheim Museum), 1997 Porcelain Plate (Limited Edition Exclusively for Guggenheim) 10 2/5 in di...

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Narcissus, from ROCI USA (Wax Fire Works)

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Robert Rauschenberg mixed media for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Robert Rauschenberg mixed media available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Robert Rauschenberg in paper, fabric, screen print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Pop Art style. Not every interior allows for large Robert Rauschenberg mixed media, so small editions measuring 8 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Frank Stella, Joan Miró, and Carol K. Brown. Robert Rauschenberg mixed media prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $440 and tops out at $295,000, while the average work can sell for $10,800.
Questions About Robert Rauschenberg Mixed Media
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Robert Rauschenberg was most famous for his combines. To produce these abstract compositions, the American artist combined a variety of found materials into complex collages. Rauschenberg also worked as a silkscreener and painter. Find a range of Robert Rauschenberg art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Robert Rauschenberg was a part of the Neo-Dada art movement. He is known for pushing the definition of what classifies as art through his paintings, sculptures, graphic designs and performances. Some of his most famous works include White Painting, Monogram, Collection and Canyon. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Robert Rauschenberg art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    What was unique about Robert Rauschenberg's art was that it incorporated everyday objects and straddled the line between painting and sculpture. The American artist is best known for the complex assemblages of found objects he termed “combines.” Rauschenberg was drawn to the visual landscape of popular culture and mined its imagery for inspiration. Early in his career during the 1950s, he used unorthodox materials like house paint and tried novel techniques in his studio, like running paper over with a car after inking its wheels. 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. Throughout the 1960s and ’70s, Rauschenberg experimented with printing on unusual materials, such as Plexiglas, clothing and aluminum. Shop a range of Robert Rauschenberg art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    The non-traditional artworks of Robert Rauschenberg were called Combines. During the 1950s, he pivoted to this new body of work, 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 how a person’s initials are interwoven in the design referred to by the title. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Robert Rauschenberg art.