Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Robert Rauschenberg, ink, 1974
Untitled, by Robert Rauschenberg, ink, 1974

Untitled is an ink print by Robert Rauschenberg. It dates from 1974 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1974 lithograph by Robert Rauschenberg, held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two old bicycles stacked, one inverted, with large, thin wheels, set against a flat brown background with dark smudges.

Technique & Style

The work combines real objects with drawn elements, achieved through a lithographic process that involves applying ink to paper.

Context

Lithography, the technique used here, is a printmaking method that involves transferring images onto stone or metal surfaces, then printing them onto paper.

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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