Painter
Georgia O'Keeffe
Georgia O'Keeffe was an American modernist known for close-up flowers, New Mexico landscapes, bones, architecture, and simplified natural forms.
Georgia O'Keeffe quick facts
A concise reference for her life, work, and painting approach.
| Born | November 15, 1887 · Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, U.S. |
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| Died | March 6, 1986 · Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Movement | American modernism |
| Paint media | Watercolor · Oil paint |
| Common subjects | Flowers, desert landscapes, bones, buildings, clouds, and abstracted natural forms |
| Notable works | Jimson Weed/White Flower No. 1, Black Iris, Ram's Head, White Hollyhock-Hills, and Sky Above Clouds IV |
Sources: The Met: A Storm, The Met: Seated Nude XI, and The Met: East River from the Shelton Hotel.