Hibiscus With Plumeria, Georgia O'Keeffe
Many people consider Georgia O’Keeffe the first female artist to gain recognition in America. The artist was also called the premier female artist of the 20th century, a title she considered sexist.
Born November 15, 1887, O’Keeffe became known for her signature style that fused abstract and realistic into bold still life compositions. She was an innovative artists who incorporated a modernist style with minimal aesthetic. She has become know for her large paintings of desert scenery, close up views of flowers and bones.
O'Keeffe had an ongoing relationship with the art dealer Alfred Stieglitz and she would often send work to him to exhibit. O'Keeffe had her first solo exhibition of charcoals, oils, and watercolors at his gallery in 1917.
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