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Robert Rauschenberg — Bamboo; Lily Pads; Coke Bottle Still Life; and Tea Pots, from Studies for Chinese Summerhall (large)
Robert Rauschenberg

Bamboo; Lily Pads; Coke Bottle Still Life; and Tea Pots, from Studies for Chinese Summerhall (large)

Rauschenberg's four chromogenic prints from *Studies for Chinese Summerhall (large)* present a lyrical exploration of everyday objects and natural forms, juxtaposing the organic elegance of bamboo and lily pads with the humble familiarity of Coke bottles and teapots. Rendered on Kodak photo paper, the works reflect Rauschenberg's enduring fascination with the poetry found in ordinary life, blending Eastern and Western cultural references with characteristic ease. The full margins of each print lend the compositions a quiet, contemplative breathing room, inviting the viewer to consider both the beauty and the cultural weight embedded in these seemingly simple subjects.

Medium
Four chromogenic prints, on Kodak photo paper, with full margins,

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Robert Rauschenberg, Bamboo; Lily Pads; Coke Bottle Still Life; and Tea Pots, from Studies for Chinese Summerhall (large)

Rauschenberg's four chromogenic prints from *Studies for Chinese Summerhall (large)* present a lyrical exploration of everyday objects and natural forms, juxtaposing the organic elegance of bamboo and lily pads with the humble familiarity of Coke bottles and teapots. Rendered on Kodak photo paper, the works reflect Rauschenberg's enduring fascination with the poetry found in ordinary life, blending Eastern and Western cultural references with characteristic ease. The full margins of each print lend the compositions a quiet, contemplative breathing room, inviting the viewer to consider both the beauty and the cultural weight embedded in these seemingly simple subjects.

Medium
Four chromogenic prints, on Kodak photo paper, with full margins,
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Photography, Conceptual, American, Botanical, Mixed Subjects, Abstract Expressionism, Chromogenic Print, Everyday Objects, Colorful, Still Life, Contemporary

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Sebastián In Situ, Sebastián Naranjo, Alex Capecelatro, Art Institute of Chicago, Gigi Rutkowski