Red and Pink Rocks and Teeth

Georgia O'Keeffe

Created:
Movement:
1938
Modernism
key Notes:
Abstract landscape, Earthy palette
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Dimensions:
53.3 × 33 cm (21 × 13 in.)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
New game
story of the work:

"Red and Pink Rocks and Teeth" by Georgia O'Keeffe is a work that exemplifies her fascination with the landscapes of the American Southwest, particularly the geological formations of New Mexico. The painting reflects O'Keeffe's characteristic style of abstracting natural forms, capturing the vibrant colors and unique shapes of the region's terrain.

Description of the work:

"Red and Pink Rocks and Teeth" by Georgia O'Keeffe features a composition dominated by undulating forms rendered in shades of red and pink, suggestive of geological formations. The painting's smooth, organic shapes and subtle gradations of color exemplify O'Keeffe's exploration of abstraction and her interest in the natural landscape.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Red and Pink Rocks and Teeth