The artwork, titled “Stop”, was created by Robert Rauschenberg in 1963. It belongs to the Neo-Dada art movement and falls within the figurative genre.
This distinctive piece prominently features a “Stop” sign as its focal point, set against a vibrant backdrop of red and other collaged elements. Various urban imagery such as buildings, other street signs, and abstract shapes are integrated into the composition, exemplifying Rauschenberg’s signature assemblage technique. The upper section showcases photographs and geometric shapes while the lower section is filled with textured paint and seemingly random images, creating a juxtaposition of chaos and order. The artwork’s layered textures and overlapping forms evoke the complexity of urban life, suggesting themes of navigation, instruction, and the vibrant pulse of city environments.
