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Robert Rauschenberg — Trunk, from 7 Characters
Robert Rauschenberg

Trunk, from 7 Characters

A unique collage incorporating pulp relief techniques on handmade Xuan paper, embellished with silk lamination, gold-leaf edging, mirror, and silk medallion elements. This multifaceted work represents Rauschenberg's exploration of cultural fusion and mixed-media assemblage.

Medium
Unique collage in colours with pulp relief, on handmade Xuan paper laminated with silk and edged with gold-leaf, with mirror and silk medallion.

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Evening & Day Editions

June 7, 2018

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Robert Rauschenberg, Trunk, from 7 Characters

A unique collage incorporating pulp relief techniques on handmade Xuan paper, embellished with silk lamination, gold-leaf edging, mirror, and silk medallion elements. This multifaceted work represents Rauschenberg's exploration of cultural fusion and mixed-media assemblage.

Medium
Unique collage in colours with pulp relief, on handmade Xuan paper laminated with silk and edged with gold-leaf, with mirror and silk medallion.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Relief Printing, Neo-Dada, American, Mixed Media, Experimental, Collage, Abstract Expressionism, Textile Integration, Contemporary

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Collected by

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