Robert Rauschenberg's Early Photographs Reveal Visual Foundations of His Combines
The collection 'Robert Rauschenberg: Photographs 1949-1962' features visuals from the artist's formative years, aligning with his Combine creations. This 232-page book, published by D.A.P./Schirmer/Mosel, is curated by David White and Susan Davidson, with Nicholas Cullinan providing the text. It includes 136 duotone images and 31 in color. Many of the photographs, captured between 1952 and 1953, depict locations such as Tangiers, Venice, and Rome. Key pieces are 'Madrid Park (IV), 1953,' 'Untitled [Merce + David Tudor], 1953,' and 'Jasper—N.Y.C. (I), 1954.' The work highlights Rauschenberg's artistic journey, culminating in 'Untitled [elements for Oracle, Broadway studio], ca. 1962.' Released in 2011, it has an ISBN of 9781935202523 and retails for $75.
Key facts
- Publication 'Robert Rauschenberg: Photographs 1949-1962' released in 2011
- Edited by David White and Susan Davidson with text by Nicholas Cullinan
- Published by D.A.P./Schirmer/Mosel, 232 pages, 136 duotone and 31 color images
- ISBN 9781935202523, priced at $75
- Photographs span 1949-1962, coinciding with Rauschenberg's Combine period
- Includes images from 1952-1953 travels to Tangiers, Morocco, Venice, and Rome
- Features documentary photos of Merce Cunningham, David Tudor, Cy Twombly, and Jasper Johns
- Shows connections to works like 'Bed (1954)' and 'Monogram (1955-59)'
Entities
Artists
- Robert Rauschenberg
- Cy Twombly
- Jasper Johns
- Merce Cunningham
- David Tudor
- John Cage
- Willem de Kooning
Institutions
- D.A.P.
- Schirmer/Mosel
- artcritical
Locations
- Tangiers
- Morocco
- Venice
- Italy
- Rome
- North Africa
- Europe
- New York City
- United States
- Broadway studio