Should Love Come First 1951

Robert Rauschenberg's 1951 work "Should Love Come First" exemplifies his pioneering approach to Combine Painting, a genre blending painting with everyday objects. The artwork incorporates diverse elements like a hand-painted circle with the question "Should love come first?", a footprint, a diagram of a clock, and other found objects. The use of collaged materials creates a complex interplay of textures and surfaces, reflecting Rauschenberg's interest in incorporating elements from the surrounding world into his art. This piece showcases his innovative approach to creating art, challenging traditional notions of artistic boundaries and pushing the limits of what art could be.