Pilgrim by Robert Rauschenberg (1960)

Pilgrim, in brief

Title: Pilgrim
Artist: Robert Rauschenberg (1925–2008)
Artist born in: Port Arthur, United States
Date: 1960
Movement: Neo-Dada
Subject: abstract art, color field, neo-dada, modern painting, geometric shapes, chair motif

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Questions on Pilgrim, answered

What is the creation date of "Pilgrim" by Robert Rauschenberg?

"Pilgrim" by Robert Rauschenberg was created in 1960.

What is "Pilgrim" about?

The subjects of "Pilgrim" are abstract art, color field, neo-dada, modern painting, geometric shapes, chair motif, rauschenberg, contemporary.

Is "Pilgrim" free of copyright?

The copyright answer for "Pilgrim" by Robert Rauschenberg: the work is still protected by copyright. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.

Which artist is "Pilgrim" attributed to?

The artist behind "Pilgrim" is Robert Rauschenberg. The work is catalogued under Robert Rauschenberg's name.

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

"Pilgrim" is a work of Neo-Dada. The movement indicates the artistic tradition the work is part of.

Which period of Robert Rauschenberg's career does "Pilgrim" belong to?

"Pilgrim" represents the Contemporary of Robert Rauschenberg.

What was Robert Rauschenberg's age when "Pilgrim" was created?

Robert Rauschenberg was 35 years old when creating "Pilgrim" in 1960. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1925.

What explains the copyright situation of "Pilgrim" by Robert Rauschenberg?

The copyright status of "Pilgrim" - still protected by copyright - follows from the artist's death in 2008.

How does "Pilgrim" fit into Robert Rauschenberg's themes and style?

"Pilgrim" shares with Robert Rauschenberg's other works its Neo-Dada style and the recorded themes: neo-dada influence, abstract expressionism, pop art echoes, everyday object focus, chance & spontaneity, american art movement, critique of consumerism, post-war cultural shift.

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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