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Georgia O'Keeffe1943
- Attribution
- Georgia O'Keeffe (American, 1887–1986)
- Medium
- Oil on canvas
- Physical dimensions
- 71.1 × 55.9 cm (28 × 22 in.)
- Credit line
- Bequest of Paul and Gabriella Rosenbaum
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Georgia O’Keeffe often painted the dramatic geological formation known as the White Place, or Plaza Blanca, which she could see from a window in her home near Abiquiu, New Mexico. Composed of a white stone that stands out starkly against the colors of the surrounding terrain, the White Place was whittled and smoothed by water and wind over centuries into a striking formation resembling columns, cliffs, and towers. Here, O’Keeffe selected a view that emphasizes a deep cleft between two spires. The V-shaped composition accentuates the interplay between the brilliant blue sky, the eerie white color, and the horizontal striations of the rock.
Description: Art Institute of Chicago · CC BY 4.0