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Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986)

SHAPING AMERICAN MODERNISM

 

Georgia O’Keeffe was one of America’s foremost modernist artists. A master of abstraction, O’Keeffe is best known for her powerful plant and flower still lifes and vibrant desert landscapes—most inspired by her love of the Southwest.

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Georgia O’Keeffe found inspiration in New Mexico’s desert landscapes.

 

O’Keeffe was born in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. She began taking art lessons at a young age and declared her intention to become an artist while still in ...

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