Artist: Robert Rauschenberg
Title: Flirt
Medium: Color Screen-print with Collage
Edition: 99/100
Size: 31" × 22.25"
Frame: 36.5" x 27.25"
Year: 1979
Inscription: Signed, dated, and numbered in pencil along lower margin "99/100 Rauschenberg 1979"
Documentation: Includes Gallery Certificate of Authenticity
Robert Rauschenberg's "Flirt" (1979) is a vibrant color screen-print that exemplifies his innovative approach to mixed media and printmaking. Incorporating both screen-printing and collage, the work demonstrates Rauschenberg's signature layering of images, textures, and colors, which imbue the piece with depth and dynamic visual energy.
Created during a period when Rauschenberg was deeply engaged in exploring the intersection of fine art and popular imagery, "Flirt" reflects his ongoing interest in combining abstraction, found imagery, and playful compositional strategies. The work's collage elements emphasize the artist's experimental ethos and his ability to integrate multiple visual languages within a single composition.
Rauschenberg's screenprints, including "Flirt", are held in the permanent collections of leading institutions, such as the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the Tate Modern. Exhibitions of his screen-prints have highlighted their significance in understanding his broader contributions to contemporary art, particularly his role in the development of mixed-media techniques and the Neo-Dada movement.
Measuring 31.75 by 22.25 inches, "Flirt" is number 99 from a limited edition of 100, each signed, dated, and numbered in pencil by the artist. This editioned print is accompanied by a Gallery Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring provenance and affirming its place as a notable example of Robert Rauschenberg's influential printmaking practice.
About Robert Rauschenberg
Robert Rauschenberg (1925–2008) was a groundbreaking American artist whose innovative approach to painting, sculpture, and printmaking redefined contemporary art in the 20th century. Born in Port Arthur, Texas, Rauschenberg became a central figure in the postwar American art scene, pioneering the Neo-Dada movement and influencing generations of artists worldwide.
Rauschenberg is best known for his "Combines", hybrid artworks that merge painting and sculpture using found objects, everyday materials, and photographic images. These works blurred the line between fine art and life, challenging traditional notions of artistic media and composition. His practice also includes printmaking, photography, stage design, and performance, demonstrating his multidisciplinary approach and experimental ethos.
Throughout his career, Rauschenberg explored themes of popular culture, politics, and social commentary. His work often incorporated newspaper clippings, fabric, and other found materials, reflecting the dynamic cultural landscape of postwar America. This innovative integration of materials and media established him as one of the most influential figures in modern and contemporary art.
Rauschenberg's artwork has been exhibited internationally in major museums, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Guggenheim Museum, the Tate Modern, and the Centre Pompidou. Retrospectives such as Robert Rauschenberg: Combines and Robert Rauschenberg: Early Works highlight his lasting impact on visual culture and the development of contemporary mixed-media practices.
Over his lifetime, Rauschenberg received numerous awards, including the National Medal of Arts, the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale, and recognition from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. His pioneering techniques, experimental spirit, and innovative use of materials continue to inspire contemporary artists and shape the discourse of modern art.
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