Untitled (Venetian) 1973

Robert Rauschenberg’s 1973 assemblage sculpture “Untitled (Venetian)” displays his characteristic combination of found objects. The piece features a long, gnarled branch, a length of lace fabric, and four cardboard boxes. Rauschenberg was a pioneer of the Combine painting style, using everyday items to create works that blurred the lines between painting and sculpture. The juxtaposition of materials in this piece is both intriguing and visually striking.