Robert Rauschenberg

Gift of the Celeste and Armand Bartos Foundation

Promise http://www.moma.org/collection/works/74738

date inscribed Purchased 1981

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

"White Painting" by Robert Rauschenberg is a minimalist artwork consisting of a plain white surface, intended to reflect the surrounding environment and emphasize the concept of space and perception. This piece challenges traditional notions of painting by focusing on light, shadow, and viewers' interaction with its emptiness, positioning art as a dynamic experience.

White Painting https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/white-painting-1951

"Untitled (Early Egyptian)" by Robert Rauschenberg is a sculptural assemblage that combines elements of a bicycle, bucket, and plow, illustrating his fascination with found objects and unconventional materials. The work reflects Rauschenberg’s innovative approach to art, challenging traditional boundaries and drawing a parallel between modernity and ancient utilitarian design.

Untitled (Early Egyptian) https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/untitled-early-egyptian-1973-1

John B. Turner Fund

Love Zone from the series Reels (B + C) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/74770

Gift of the artist

Preparatory drawing for In Memory of My Feelings http://www.moma.org/collection/works/125416

Robert Rauschenberg's "Satellite" is a mixed media assemblage that incorporates everyday materials and objects to challenge traditional artistic boundaries. Mounted on top is a stuffed rooster, adding a three-dimensional element to the textural collage below, exemplifying Rauschenberg's innovative "Combines" technique.

Satellite https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/satellite-1955

Edgar Wachenheim III Fund

Features from Currents http://www.moma.org/collection/works/205476

Gift of Emily Fisher Landau

Street Sounds West http://www.moma.org/collection/works/73144

date inscribed Purchased 1992

Lawn http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/rauschenberg-lawn-p77581

"Surface Series #38" by Robert Rauschenberg features layered imagery collaging everyday objects, newspaper cuttings, and photographs to create a complex narrative. This piece exemplifies Rauschenberg's innovative use of mixed media, reflecting the dynamic cultural and social landscapes of his time.

Surface Series #38 https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/111726

"Rainbow Harp" by Robert Rauschenberg features a patchwork of colorful stripes arranged in various patterns on a suspended fabric, embodying his innovative use of everyday materials. Rooted in the spirit of the Neo-Dada movement, the artwork is complemented by unconventional elements like a wired frame and objects at its base, reflecting his continuous challenge to traditional art forms.

Rainbow Harp https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/rainbow-harp-1985

Gift of the artist

Surface Series from Currents http://www.moma.org/collection/works/145835

"Estate" by Robert Rauschenberg showcases a dynamic collage of urban imagery and abstract elements, blending photographs with vibrant brushstrokes. Rauschenberg's work reflects his innovative "Combine" technique, where he merges painting and sculpture to challenge traditional art boundaries.

Estate https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/estate-1963

Robert Rauschenberg’s fascination with methods and materials led to numerous experiments that pushed the boundaries of a wide range of media, including painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, and drawing. Along with fellow artist Jasper Johns, Rauschenberg charted a viable path out of Abstract Expressionism, the predominant artistic practice when he emerged during the 1950s. Rauschenberg is best known for the Combine, a painting-sculpture hybrid that integrated humble objects, ephemeral materials, and found images into works that bridge what he called “the gap between art and life.” Untitled is an early work from this seminal series. A sock, a postcard, and an army-flare parachute are among the used and discarded remnants of everyday life held in balance by the expressive brush-strokes and spatters of paint. Echoing this application, the strings of the parachute drip like paint from the canvas, forming a catenary, the curve imposed by the force of gravity on a string suspended freely from two points. With this rupture of the picture plane, the fictive space of the artwork’s surface engages the actual space occupied by the viewer. Gift of Edlis Neeson Collection

Untitled https://www.artic.edu/artworks/229354/

John B. Turner Fund

Test Stone #6 (Blue Cloud) from Booster and 7 Studies http://www.moma.org/collection/works/78252

"Hand-Drawn, Light-Printed" by Robert Rauschenberg features a collage-like composition centered around the circular form of a bicycle wheel, overlaid with text and abstract imagery. This piece reflects Rauschenberg's experimental approach, combining painting, photography, and printmaking techniques to explore the interactions between disparate visual elements.

Hand-Drawn, Light-Printed https://collections.artsmia.org/art/43718/

"Untitled (Venetian)" is a sculptural piece by Robert Rauschenberg, notable for its use of unconventional materials such as wooden slats and textile elements arranged on a wooden beam. This work reflects Rauschenberg's innovative approach to combining found objects and disparate materials, characteristic of his postmodern art style.

Untitled (Venetian) https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/untitled-venetian-1973

Riva Castleman Endowment Fund

Currents http://www.moma.org/collection/works/116271

"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.

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

Gift of the artist

Surface Series from Currents http://www.moma.org/collection/works/145839

Gift of Celeste Bartos

Glacial Decoy Series (Etching V) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/67387

Edgar Wachenheim III Fund

Features from Currents http://www.moma.org/collection/works/205481

Gift of Celeste Bartos

The Razorback Bunch (Etching V) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/62523

"Love Zone, from the series 'Reels B+C'" by Robert Rauschenberg features a dynamic interplay of abstract forms, textures, and vibrant red hues contrasting against monochromatic elements. Rauschenberg, known for his innovative approach and incorporation of nontraditional materials, explores concepts of layering and mixed media, which are evident in this work.

Love Zone, from the series “Reels B+C” https://www.slam.org/collection/objects/9551/

Gift of Celeste Bartos

Pre-Morocco http://www.moma.org/collection/works/72206

Purchase

Untitled http://www.moma.org/collection/works/80989

Gift of Universal Limited Art Editions, Inc.

Baby Bellini http://www.moma.org/collection/works/63477

Gift of Gemini G.E.L.

Samarkand Stiches V from the series Samarkand Stitches http://www.moma.org/collection/works/68428

Gift of Emily Fisher Landau

Lotus VI from The Lotus Series http://www.moma.org/collection/works/133586