Persimmon by Robert Rauschenberg (1964)

Persimmon, in brief

Title: Persimmon
Artist: Robert Rauschenberg (1925–2008)
Artist born in: Port Arthur, United States
Date: 1964
Movement: Pop Art

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In what year was "Persimmon" by Robert Rauschenberg created?

The creation of "Persimmon" by Robert Rauschenberg is dated 1964.

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"Persimmon" was created by Robert Rauschenberg. The information on this page describes Robert Rauschenberg's original work.

Which artistic current is "Persimmon" by Robert Rauschenberg part of?

The movement associated with "Persimmon" by Robert Rauschenberg is Pop Art. This classification situates the work among related artists and artworks.

At what age did Robert Rauschenberg make "Persimmon"?

When "Persimmon" was created in 1964, Robert Rauschenberg - born in 1925 - was 39 years old.

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"Persimmon" by Robert Rauschenberg is still protected by copyright. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Robert Rauschenberg died in 2008.

About the artist, Robert Rauschenberg

1925–2008, United States

Robert Rauschenberg

A Life Forged in Transition Robert Rauschenberg, born Milton Ernest Rauschenberg in 1925 amidst the oil-rich landscapes of Port Arthur, Texas, was an artist whose very existence seemed to echo the dynamic energy and transformative spirit he brought to the art world. His childhood wasn’t defined by a single location; his father's profession necessitated a nomadic lifestyle, traversing diverse terrains that subtly instilled within him a receptiveness to varied visual stimuli and a willingness to embrace change. This early exposure fostered a sensibility attuned to the textures and rhythms of American life—an undercurrent profoundly shaping his artistic explorations. Though initially drawn towards pharmacology at the University of Texas, Rauschenberg’s path swiftly diverged, leading him into art – first through necessity during wartime service in the Navy, then with focused study at the Kansas City Art Institute and crucially, at Black Mountain College in North Carolina.

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