“Untitled Etching #1” is an abstract artwork created by Barnett Newman in 1969 in the United States. The medium of this work is etching on paper, and it falls under the Color Field Painting movement.
The artwork presents a minimalist composition characterized by large areas of white space intercepted by vertical lines. Dominating the center of the piece is a bold, black vertical stripe, flanked on either side by thinner, lighter lines. The simplicity and restraint in the use of form and color invite a contemplative response, typical of the abstract genre and the broader Color Field Painting movement that emphasizes simplicity, color, and form.