Untitled 1965

"Untitled" is a minimalist painting by American artist Robert Ryman, dating back to 1965. Currently housed at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City, the piece exemplifies Ryman's exploration of the physical qualities of paint and its interaction with the canvas. The painting features a series of horizontal white lines applied in a layered fashion, creating a subtle textural effect. This work is characteristic of Ryman's minimalist aesthetic, which prioritizes the inherent properties of materials over representational subject matter. Ryman's exploration of the materiality of painting, specifically white paint, challenged traditional conceptions of artistic expression in the mid-20th century.