“Quattro Mani IV” is a figurative artwork created by Robert Rauschenberg in 1966, reflective of the Neo-Dada movement. The artwork juxtaposes diverse elements, blending imagery from everyday environments and objects, which is iconic of Rauschenberg’s technique of merging high and low culture.
The artwork features a composition with a variety of visual components. On the left side, one observes an abundance of market produce, with vivid colors and textures, suggestive of a bustling, crowded atmosphere. Centered is a curtain-like element, possibly representing a divide or transition. To the right, a combination of industrial elements and an image of a boat on calm waters evoke contrasting themes of labor and leisure. The combination of photographic transfers, painting, and collage creates a complex visual narrative, inviting contemplation on the interplay between different socio-cultural elements.
