Untitled (Music Stand) 1949

"Untitled (Music Stand)" is a 1949 lithograph by Ellsworth Kelly, known for its minimalist style and geometric shapes. The artwork is defined by its stark simplicity, featuring a single black line drawn on a white background, evoking the form of a music stand. This piece reflects Kelly’s early exploration of reducing imagery to its essential elements, a hallmark of his artistic practice. The use of black and white, along with the graphic nature of the design, emphasizes the abstract and formal qualities of the subject, capturing the essence of a music stand in a purely geometric manner.