Robert Rauschenberg

Gift of Emily Fisher Landau

Soviet/American Array II http://www.moma.org/collection/works/64473

Gift of the artist

Preparatory drawing for In Memory of My Feelings http://www.moma.org/collection/works/108230

Gift of Leo Castelli in honor of Alfred H. Barr, Jr.

Bed http://www.moma.org/collection/works/78712

"Soviet American Array VII" by Robert Rauschenberg captures a vibrant fusion of imagery reflecting cultural and industrial elements from both Soviet and American contexts. The collage, characteristic of Rauschenberg's style, juxtaposes architectural motifs, machinery, and scenes from daily life in a colorful tapestry, highlighting the intersection of two distinct yet intertwined worlds.

Soviet American Array VII https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/soviet-american-array-vii-1991

This photograph captures an intimate moment at Black Mountain College, reflecting the collaborative and experimental spirit of the mid-20th-century avant-garde community. Likely taken during the 1950s, it is part of Robert Rauschenberg's collection which documents his interactions with fellow artists such as Franz Kline.

Untitled [Franz Kline, Black Mountain] https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/untitled-franz-kline-black-mountain-1952

"Pilgrim" by Robert Rauschenberg is an innovative combines work that merges painting and sculpture, characterized by abstract gestural brushwork and the incorporation of a wooden chair physically attached to the canvas. Rauschenberg’s piece is emblematic of his pioneering approach in the 1950s, where he blurred the boundaries between traditional art forms and challenged the conventions of art presentation.

Pilgrim https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/pilgrim-1960-1

Gift of the Celeste and Armand Bartos Foundation

Unit (Turtle) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/64162

Gift of the Celeste and Armand Bartos Foundation

Prize, supplementary plate for the deluxe edition of the illustrated book, Rauschenberg: XXXIV Drawings for Dante's Inferno http://www.moma.org/collection/works/72700

This artwork titled "Untitled [Feticcio Personale, Rome]" by Robert Rauschenberg features a classical bust adorned with modern objects, blurring the lines between traditional sculpture and contemporary assemblage. Rauschenberg's innovative integration of various elements reflects his exploration of personal and cultural identity within historical contexts.

Untitled [Feticcio Personale, Rome] https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/untitled-feticcio-personale-rome-1952

"Buffalo II" by Robert Rauschenberg is a vibrant collage that juxtaposes images of John F. Kennedy with other cultural icons and everyday objects, reflecting the socio-political climate of the 1960s. Utilizing Rauschenberg's signature silkscreen technique, the artwork captures the dynamic and shifting nature of American culture during that era.

Buffalo II https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/kennedy

Gift of Leonard S. Davidow, Highland Park, Illinois

Canto XXXI, from Rauschenberg: XXXIV Drawings for Dante's Inferno https://www.artic.edu/artworks/230046/

"Park - ROCI MEXICO" by Robert Rauschenberg features a collage of intricate red patterns and monochromatic newspaper-like prints, illustrating the artist's innovative combination of diverse materials and cultural references. The artwork is part of the ROCI project, which was Rauschenberg's international artistic initiative aimed at fostering cultural exchange and communication through art.

Park - ROCI MEXICO https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/park-roci-mexico-1985

Gift of Emily Fisher Landau

Lotus IX from The Lotus Series http://www.moma.org/collection/works/133589

Gift of the Celeste and Armand Bartos Foundation

Mark, supplementary plate for the deluxe edition of the illustrated book, Rauschenberg: XXXIV Drawings for Dante's Inferno http://www.moma.org/collection/works/72594

"Creek," an abstract piece from Robert Rauschenberg's oeuvre, showcases his innovative approach to combining diverse media, with bold splashes of red and blue amidst contrasting textures. Known for his boundary-pushing works in the 1950s and 60s, Rauschenberg often incorporated found objects and photographs to blur the lines between art and life.

Creek https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/creek-1964

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Victor W. Ganz

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

Gift of the Celeste and Armand Bartos Foundation

Breakthrough I http://www.moma.org/collection/works/72508

Gift of Emily Fisher Landau

Dream Cycle from Ground Rules http://www.moma.org/collection/works/65154

Committee on Prints and Illustrated Books Fund

9 Evenings: Theatre and Engineering http://www.moma.org/collection/works/143835

Like the Surface Series from "Currents," the Features Series screenprints were based on unique newspaper collages that Rauschenberg produced in September 1969 as part of an exhibition project at Dayton's Gallery 12, one of Minneapolis's leading contemporary art galleries at the time. There are 18 prints in each series.

Features from Currents 58 https://collections.artsmia.org/art/43593/

"Untitled [glass Tires]" by Robert Rauschenberg features two intricately crafted glass tires displayed within a metal framework, shifting the perception of everyday objects and exploring themes of materiality and transformation. Rauschenberg, known for his innovative combines, challenges traditional art boundaries by incorporating industrial and found materials into his work.

Untitled [glass Tires] https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/untitled-glass-tires-1997

Edgar Wachenheim III Fund

Features from Currents http://www.moma.org/collection/works/205480

Edgar Wachenheim III Fund

Features from Currents http://www.moma.org/collection/works/205470

This artwork, part of Rauschenberg's series interpreting Dante's Inferno, employs mixed media to convey the chaotic and ethereal landscape of Canto XIV. The abstract forms and textures reflect both the turmoil and the otherworldly visions present in Dante's depiction of Hell.

Canto XIV, From XXIV Drawings from Dante's Inferno https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/canto-xiv-from-xxiv-drawings-from-dantes-inferno-1959

Gift of Gordon and Llura Gund

Watermelon from Crops Suite http://www.moma.org/collection/works/65748

Robert Rauschenberg's "Kite" is a dynamic collage integrating diverse imagery, including an eagle, helicopter, and large crowd, reflecting his signature style of combining unconventional materials and subjects. This piece exemplifies Rauschenberg's approach to abstraction and commentary on cultural and political themes from the 1960s.

Kite https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/kite-1963

John B. Turner Fund

Test Stone #2 (Lindbergh) from Booster and 7 Studies http://www.moma.org/collection/works/78081

Gift of the Celeste and Armand Bartos Foundation

Pledge http://www.moma.org/collection/works/74734

John B. Turner Fund

Test Stone #5A (Green Drills) from Booster and 7 Studies http://www.moma.org/collection/works/78251

"Automobile Tire Print" by Robert Rauschenberg is an innovative artwork created in 1953 using a tire covered in paint to make a continuous imprint on a long strip of paper. This piece reflects Rauschenberg's experimental approach, transforming everyday objects into commentary on modern industrial processes and art-making.

Automobile Tire Print https://www.wikiart.org/en/robert-rauschenberg/automobile-tire-print-1953