Robert Rauschenberg (American, 1925-2008). Charlene, 1954. Combine painting. Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam
Charlene combines oil paint, charcoal, paper, fabric, newspaper, wood, plastic, mirror, and metal on four Homasote panels mounted on wood with an electric light.
"The order and logic of the arrangements are the direct creation of the viewer assisted by the costumed provocativeness [sic] and literal sensuality of the objects." - Exhibition statement by the artist, 1953 |