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Georgia Okeeffe "New York Street with Moon, 1925" Offset LIthograph
Georgia Okeeffe "New York Street with Moon, 1925" Offset LIthograph
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Georgia O'Keeffe (1887-1986) was a pioneering American modernist artist known for her iconic paintings of enlarged flowers, New York skyscrapers, and New Mexico landscapes. She played a significant role in the development of American modernism and is considered one of the most influential female artists of the 20th century. Here are some key points about Georgia O'Keeffe:1. **Early Life**: Georgia Totto O'Keeffe was born on November 15, 1887, in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, USA. She was the second of seven children in her family.2. **Education**: O'Keeffe studied art at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and later at the Art Students League in New York City, where she was introduced to modernist ideas and techniques.3. **Early Career**: In the early 20th century, O'Keeffe worked as an art teacher and produced a range of artworks, including charcoal drawings and watercolors. She briefly experimented with abstraction and was influenced by the ideas of Wassily Kandinsky.4. **Alfred Stieglitz**: O'Keeffe's association with photographer and art promoter Alfred Stieglitz was a significant turning point in her career and personal life. They married in 1924 and Stieglitz became her advocate, promoter, and muse. He exhibited her work and introduced her to the New York art scene.5. **Flower Paintings**: O'Keeffe is perhaps best known for her series of large-scale, close-up flower paintings, such as "Black Iris" and "Jimson Weed." These works are celebrated for their sensual and abstract qualities.6. **New York City**: O'Keeffe created a series of paintings of New York City skyscrapers, capturing the modernity and energy of the city. Her depictions of the Radiator Building and other structures are notable examples.7. **New Mexico**: In 1929, O'Keeffe visited New Mexico, which had a profound impact on her art. The landscapes, adobe architecture, and vibrant colors of the Southwest became a central theme in her work.8. **Abstraction and Precision**: O'Keeffe's art is characterized by her precision in depicting objects and landscapes. While often associated with Precisionism and American Modernism, her work also exhibited elements of abstraction and personal interpretation.9. **Later Career**: In the latter part of her career, O'Keeffe continued to produce art, and she spent a significant portion of her life living and working in New Mexico. She created paintings of the desert, bones, and landscapes of the region.10. **Legacy**: Georgia O'Keeffe's contribution to American art, particularly her role in advancing the cause of modernism and her distinct style, has left a lasting legacy. She remains an iconic figure in the history of American art, known for her pioneering spirit and her ability to capture the essence of her subjects.Georgia O'Keeffe's work continues to be celebrated and studied for its innovative approach to art and its profound impact on the American modernist movement. Her legacy as a trailblazing artist endures to this day.
Measures 31.4 x 19.6.
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Good condition. No major rips, tears, etc.
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Georgia Okeeffe "New York Street with Moon, 1925" Offset LIthograph

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