Georgia O'Keeffe: Abstraction Book of Postcards

Renowned especially for her large flower paintings and desert landscapes, Georgia O’Keeffe also created an astonishing body of abstract work. These paintings could be somewhat figurative, even representing flower petals and landscapes, but they extend beyond the representational to emphasize the play of color and shapes. O’Keeffe’s engaging signature style is immediately evident in these works, 26 of which are presented in this book of postcards. ensured her place as one of the most highly regarded American artists of all time.

Georgia O’Keeffe From the turn of the 20th century to her death at 98, Georgia O’Keeffe (American, 1887–1986) completed more than 2,000 works—an oeuvre that ultimately ensured her place as one of the most highly regarded American artists of all time. Among the first female painters to garner both widespread popularity and critical acclaim, O’Keeffe first came to the public’s attention during the 1920s and 1930s through her sensual flower paintings and the series of portraits of her taken by photographer and art collector Alfred Stieglitz, whom she married. In 1929 she traveled to Taos, New Mexico, and was so impressed by the desert landscape that she eventually moved to the area. There she devoted her creative energies to capturing the simple forms and spiritual essence of the land.