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Robert Rauschenberg

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Fan account of Robert Rauschenberg, an American painter and graphic artist whose early works anticipated the pop art movement. 1925-2008 Automated thanks to @andreitr.bsky.social and @botfrens.bsky.social

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Surface Series from Currents http://www.moma.org/collection/works/145827

Gift of the artist

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Accident https://collections.artsmia.org/art/8476/

Rauschenberg's penchant for experimentation and the role of chance was never more apparent than in this editioned lithograph of 1963 that became one of his best known prints. Aptly titled Accident, this rare lithograph was the result of a studio mishap in which the limestone printing matrix was broken during the proofing process. Capitalizing on what he saw as an opportunity, he printed the lithograph from the pieces of broken stone, incorporating gestural brushstrokes and appropriated photographic images into a semi-abstract assemblage. In keeping with his usual working method, Rauschenberg allowed for serendipity and unexpected meanings to emerge, creating an intriguing intersection of content and process. This print was awarded the Grand Prix at the International Print Exhibition V at Ljubljana, Yugoslavia, 1963.

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Revenue (Spread) http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/rauschenberg-revenue-spread-t03376

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Purchased 1982

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Homage to Frederick Kiesler http://www.moma.org/collection/works/78079

John B. Turner Fund

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Trophy V (for Jasper Johns) https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/trophy-v-for-jasper-johns-1962

"Trophy V (for Jasper Johns)" by Robert Rauschenberg is a mixed media work showcasing his innovative approach to combining found objects and painting. The piece reflects Rauschenberg's admiration for fellow artist Jasper Johns, incorporating elements like a window frame and abstract textures to expand the boundaries of traditional art.

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Street Sounds East https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/street-sounds-east-1994

"Street Sounds East" by Robert Rauschenberg is a rich photomontage capturing the urban landscape with layered images of barbed wire, car parts, and a black cat behind a chain-link fence. Rauschenberg, known for his experimental combinations of various media, highlights the grittiness and complex textures of city life in this 1997 piece.

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Sink, supplementary plate for the deluxe edition of the illustrated book, Rauschenberg: XXXIV Drawings for Dante's Inferno http://www.moma.org/collection/works/72621

Gift of the Celeste and Armand Bartos Foundation

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Sky Garden from Stoned Moon Series http://www.moma.org/collection/works/67801

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Victor W. Ganz

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Untitled http://www.moma.org/collection/works/222687

Gift of Joel and Anne Ehrenkranz in honor of Jerry I. Speyer

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Franciscan II http://www.moma.org/collection/works/81161

Kay Sage Tanguy Fund

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Glacial Decoy Series (Lithograph IV) http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/rauschenberg-glacial-decoy-series-lithograph-iv-p07445

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Purchased 1981

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Test Stone #3 (Red with Dante Man) from Booster and 7 Studies http://www.moma.org/collection/works/78249

John B. Turner Fund

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Twilight Shippers (Scenario) https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/twilight-shippers-scenario-2005

"Twilight Shippers (Scenario)" by Robert Rauschenberg features a collage of everyday American scenes, juxtaposing shipping containers, power lines, and a lone American flag against a twilight sky. This piece exemplifies Rauschenberg’s fascination with the interplay between industrial elements and the subtleties of natural landscapes.

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Plot https://collections.artsmia.org/art/54184/

"Plot" by Robert Rauschenberg features layered imagery and text that capture his embrace of unconventional materials and methods. This work exemplifies Rauschenberg’s innovative approach to art, where he merges elements of painting and printmaking to challenge traditional concepts of art boundaries.

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Franciscan II https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/franciscan-ii-1972

"Franciscan II" by Robert Rauschenberg is a compelling mixed-media artwork blending fabric and assorted materials to create a dynamic composition. Known for his innovative "Combines," Rauschenberg challenges traditional boundaries by integrating non-artistic materials, reflecting a deep exploration of texture and form.

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Peanuts from Crops Suite http://www.moma.org/collection/works/65734

Gift of Gordon and Llura Gund

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Surface Series from Currents http://www.moma.org/collection/works/145843

Gift of the artist

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Storyline I (Reels [B+C]) https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/storyline-i-reels-b-c-1968

"Storyline I (Reels [B+C])" by Robert Rauschenberg is a vibrant screenprint that combines photographic collage elements with abstract shapes and vivid colors, demonstrating his innovative approach to art. This piece embodies Rauschenberg's characteristic style of layering and juxtaposing imagery to challenge conventional associations and evoke a dynamic narrative.

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Lily Scent from Eight Lithographs to Benefit the Foundation for Contemporary Performance Arts, Inc. http://www.moma.org/collection/works/68822

The Associates Fund

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The Tower https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/the-tower-1957

"The Tower" is a quintessential example of Robert Rauschenberg's "Combines," blending painting and sculpture through the juxtaposition of everyday objects like a ladder, a broom, and an umbrella. Reflecting his innovative approach, Rauschenberg challenged traditional art boundaries, creating dynamic assemblages from disparate materials.

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Monogram https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/monogram-1955

"Monogram" by Robert Rauschenberg is a groundbreaking Combine artwork featuring a taxidermied goat encircled by a tire, standing atop a dynamically painted and collaged platform. Merging everyday objects with painterly techniques, Rauschenberg challenges the boundaries between painting and sculpture, iconically blending art with life.

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Features from Currents http://www.moma.org/collection/works/205473

Edgar Wachenheim III Fund

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Canyon https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/canyon-1959

Robert Rauschenberg's "Canyon" (1959) is a notable example of his "combine" technique, fusing elements of painting and sculpture by juxtaposing materials like a stuffed bald eagle and a pillow suspended from the canvas. This work captures Rauschenberg's innovative approach, blurring the boundaries between art and everyday objects, and challenges conventional perceptions of visual art.

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Veils, 4 http://www.moma.org/collection/works/65421

Gift of Celeste Bartos

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Features from Currents http://www.moma.org/collection/works/205474

Edgar Wachenheim III Fund