In 1998, SFMOMA acquired fourteen artworks by Rauschenberg, including an unparalleled selection of his works from the early 1950s. In this installation view of the exhibition Robert Rauschenberg (May 7–September 7, 1999), Untitled [black painting with portal form] is seen at right on the back wall. Also pictured are White Painting [three panel] (1951) and Mother of God (ca. 1950) at left, and Untitled [glossy black painting] (ca. 1951) at right.
Installation view B of Robert Rauschenberg’s Untitled [black painting with portal form], SFMOMA, 1999
Part of the Rauschenberg Research Project
Related to Untitled [black painting with portal form], 1952–53
Installation view B of Robert Rauschenberg’s Untitled [black painting with portal form], SFMOMA, 1999
Related to Untitled [black painting with portal form], 1952–53
Part of the Rauschenberg Research Project