Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Contemporary Abstract artist Robert Ryman. It dates from 1984 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1984 abstract painting by Robert Ryman, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It is a square composition featuring a predominantly white surface with a grey strip at the top.
Technique & Style
The work is executed in oil on fiberglass, with aluminum, bolts, and screws incorporated into its construction. The fiberglass canvas has a smooth, subtly sheened surface, emphasizing the materiality of the work.
Subject & Meaning
The painting's simplicity draws attention to the texture and material properties of the canvas, inviting the viewer to consider the relationship between the artwork's form and its constituent materials.
Artist & collection
Artist
Robert Ryman was an American painter identified with the movements of monochrome painting, minimalism, and conceptual art. He was best known for abstract, white-on-white paintings. He lived and worked in New York City.
