“Automobile Tire Print” by Robert Rauschenberg, created in 1953, is an exemplary piece of Neo-Dada movement, located at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) in San Francisco, CA, USA. Classified under the genre of figurative and abstract art, this artwork represents a unique interplay between everyday objects and artistic expression.
The artwork consists of a long, horizontal strip of material, presumably paper or fabric, which bears a continuous black print of an automobile tire. The tire’s textured tread pattern is clearly visible, forming a linear path across the length of the piece. The work is housed in a minimalist white frame, allowing the stark, dark print to command full attention against the lighter background. The simplicity and rawness of the composition challenge conventional perceptions of art, embodying the innovative spirit of Neo-Dada.
