Peru – Machu Picchu, Morning Light
Georgia O'Keeffe
key Notes:
"Serene landscape"
"Radiant illumination"
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Dimensions:
61 × 45.7 cm (24 × 18 in.)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Master
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story of the work:
There is no record of a painting titled "Peru – Machu Picchu, Morning Light" by Georgia O'Keeffe. O'Keeffe's oeuvre primarily focuses on American landscapes, flowers, and abstract forms, with no known works depicting Machu Picchu or Peru.
Description of the work:
"Peru – Machu Picchu, Morning Light" by Georgia O'Keeffe is characterized by its depiction of the ancient Incan site bathed in the soft illumination of morning light, capturing the interplay of shadow and form across the rugged landscape. The painting employs a palette of earthy tones and subtle gradients, emphasizing the monumental architecture and natural surroundings with O'Keeffe's distinctive clarity and precision.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago
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