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Robert Rauschenberg — Quiet House - Black Mountain
Robert Rauschenberg

Quiet House - Black Mountain

A striking black-and-white photograph by Robert Rauschenberg capturing the quiet, contemplative atmosphere of Black Mountain College, the legendary experimental arts institution where Rauschenberg studied in the early 1950s. The gelatin silver print reveals Rauschenberg's early engagement with photography as an artistic medium, showcasing his keen eye for light, shadow, and architectural stillness. Printed later from the original negative, the work offers an intimate glimpse into the formative environment that profoundly shaped Rauschenberg's groundbreaking artistic vision.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed later.

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A Constant Pursuit: Photographs from the Collection of Ed Cohen & Victoria Shaw

October 4, 2018

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Robert Rauschenberg, Quiet House - Black Mountain

A striking black-and-white photograph by Robert Rauschenberg capturing the quiet, contemplative atmosphere of Black Mountain College, the legendary experimental arts institution where Rauschenberg studied in the early 1950s. The gelatin silver print reveals Rauschenberg's early engagement with photography as an artistic medium, showcasing his keen eye for light, shadow, and architectural stillness. Printed later from the original negative, the work offers an intimate glimpse into the formative environment that profoundly shaped Rauschenberg's groundbreaking artistic vision.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed later.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Architectural Subject, Mid Century Modern, Contemplative Mood, Neo-Dada, Male Artist, Gelatin Silver Print, American Artist, Abstract Expressionism, Experimental Photography, Black and White, Influential Artist

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