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Georgia O’Keefe. American Painting Icon. Georgia O’Keefe. Biographical Profile: November 15, 1887 – March 6, 1986 She is chiefly known for paintings of flowers, rocks, shells, animal bones, and landscapes. Married to Alfred Stieglitz, a well-known photographer
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Georgia O’Keefe American Painting Icon
Georgia O’Keefe • Biographical Profile: • November 15, 1887 – March 6, 1986 • She is chiefly known for paintings of flowers, rocks, shells, animal bones, and landscapes. • Married to Alfred Stieglitz, a well-known photographer • She had six siblings—they were all in art classes from childhood. Georgia showed special talent and studied art in high school and went to an art college. • She was an active artist who actually reached fame and recognition during her life time. • She produced works a mere few weeks before her death.
Red Poppy 1927 Black Iris 1926
Skull with Pink Rose 1942 From the Faraway, Nearby 1938
Red Tree, Yellow Sky 1952 Datura and Perdenal 1940
Blue Green Music 1921 Jack-in-the-Pulpit No. II 1930
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