Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Robert Rauschenberg, ink, 1964
Untitled, by Robert Rauschenberg, ink, 1964

Untitled is an ink print by Robert Rauschenberg. It dates from 1964 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1964 lithograph by Robert Rauschenberg, held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print features dark, torn-paper-like shapes with faint images, intersected by red lines, evoking a sense of disjointed fragments. Incorporating scraps of old photos and drawings, it eschews narrative or aesthetic cohesion, instead presenting a collage of disparate elements.

Technique & Style

The lithograph's layered, textured appearance suggests a process of accumulation and experimentation, with visible smudges and rough edges contributing to its rough, unpolished quality.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Robert Rauschenberg

Artist

Robert Rauschenberg

Milton Ernest "Robert" or "Bob" Rauschenberg was an American painter and multi-media artist, whose work has been associated with numerous mid-20th century art movements including the New York School, Conceptual Art, Pop art, and Neo-Dada.

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