Georgia O’Keefe
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Georgia O’Keefe
Biographical Profile:November 15, 1887 – March 6, 1986She 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.
Georgia O’Keefe
Red Poppy1927
Black Iris1926
Skull with Pink Rose1942
From the Faraway, Nearby 1938
Red Tree, Yellow Sky1952
Datura and Perdenal1940
Blue Green Music1921
Jack-in-the-Pulpit No. II1930
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