Intaglio in six colors on Arches En Tout Cas paper
USA, 1996
Robert Rauschenberg (1925 – 2008) – American Pop Artist
Published by ULAE, West Islip, NY with publisher’s blindstamp in lower left corner
Signed by the artist on the lower left edge
Dated and numbered ‘PP 4/5’ aside from an edition of 44
For reference see ULAE online inventory database
Provenance: Direct from publisher to Private Collection, NY
Dimensions: 41 3/8 x 27 ½ in; 105.1 x 69.9 cm
Excellent condition
Estimate: $5,500 - $7,500

This edition’s composition has a wonderful central image of an arched window revealing Leonardo da Vinci's, “Mona Lisa”. Rauschenberg is exploring the concept of authorship by juxtaposing an image of the most famous painting in the world next to a window with an advertisement placard, stating “Your Name Here”. This impression features a fine debossed plate, as do others from the “Ground Rules” series. This is an original printing technique developed by the printers at ULAE. Another impression of this print is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art, Department of Prints and Drawings, NYC.

Robert Rauschenberg (American 1925-2008)

Robert Rauschenberg is often hailed as the first postmodern artist, famous for his work in the 1950s, in the period between Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art. During this time, Rauschenberg began to incorporate any material he could scavenge into his combines (sculptural collages) by incorporating found objects, traditional brush strokes, photographs, and any other materials he encountered. This interplay between materials defined Rauschenberg's entire career; he also experimented with silk screening and solvent transfers on a diverse selection of surfaces, as he explored the boundaries of traditional art forms and incorporated the vast visual offerings of American culture into his work. In 1998, the Vatican commissioned (and later refused) a work by Rauschenberg based on the Apocalypse for Renzo Piano’s pilgrimage church in Foggia, Italy. His work can be found in institutions worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art, New York; The Guggenheim Museum, New York; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art, among others.

Condition

In overall excellent condition.

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