The artwork, titled “Sulphur Bank (Hoarfrost),” was created by the artist Robert Rauschenberg in the year 1974. It belongs to the Neo-Dada art movement and is categorized as an installation.
The artwork is rendered on a vertically oriented piece of fabric, predominantly yellow, reminiscent of a draped or suspended piece of cloth. Various imprints and prints adorn the fabric, ranging from commercial labels to images and patterns that appear abstract. The upper region includes multiple box-like outlines and machine-printed texts, including parcel post instructions and Kodak branding. The central part is imbued with collaged photographic images, giving it a layered, textured appearance. Figures and possibly landscapes emerge subtly, blending into the overall yellow backdrop. The lower portion maintains the visual theme with additional printed matter, enriched by the indiscernible interplay of dark and light hues, suggesting depth and a sense of obscured reality. The combination of structured and chaotic elements typifies Rauschenberg’s experimentations with mixed media, encapsulating the essence of Neo-Dada.
