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Robert Rauschenberg — Sky Garden, from The Stoned Moon Series
Robert Rauschenberg

Sky Garden, from The Stoned Moon Series

Sky Garden is a vibrant and densely layered print by Robert Rauschenberg, created as part of his celebrated Stoned Moon Series, which was inspired by his firsthand witnessing of the Apollo 11 moon launch in 1969. The work combines lithography and screenprint to fuse imagery of NASA technology, scientific diagrams, and lush botanical forms, reflecting Rauschenberg's fascination with the intersection of nature and modern innovation. Rich in color and visual complexity, the large-scale composition on Arjomari paper exemplifies the artist's signature combining technique, seamlessly merging disparate images into a dynamic and poetic whole.

Medium
Lithograph and screenprint in colors, on Arjomari paper, the full sheet.

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Editions and Works on Paper Including Works from the Piero Crommelynck Collection

April 18, 2017

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Robert Rauschenberg, Sky Garden, from The Stoned Moon Series

Sky Garden is a vibrant and densely layered print by Robert Rauschenberg, created as part of his celebrated Stoned Moon Series, which was inspired by his firsthand witnessing of the Apollo 11 moon launch in 1969. The work combines lithography and screenprint to fuse imagery of NASA technology, scientific diagrams, and lush botanical forms, reflecting Rauschenberg's fascination with the intersection of nature and modern innovation. Rich in color and visual complexity, the large-scale composition on Arjomari paper exemplifies the artist's signature combining technique, seamlessly merging disparate images into a dynamic and poetic whole.

Medium
Lithograph and screenprint in colors, on Arjomari paper, the full sheet.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Space Exploration, Neo-Dada, Mixed Media Print, Renowned Artist, Male Artist, American Artist, Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art, Lithograph And Screenprint, Large Format, Vibrant Colors, Collage Aesthetic

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