Crazy Day

1919

Georgia O'Keeffe

Associated Names
Georgia O'Keeffe

Artist, American, 1887 - 1986

The image displays an abstract composition with overlapping lines and shapes, including elongated, curved lines, sharp angles, circular and elliptical forms, and organic shapes. The darker bold lines resemble musical instruments, while the light curves may suggest floral or plant-like elements. Varying shades of gray add depth and texture to the composition.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Estate of the artist, 1986; The Georgia O'Keeffe Foundation, Abiguiu, New Mexico, 1991, gift to NGA, 1992

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1992

  • "Georgia O'Keeffe: Natural Issues 1918 - 1924" Williams College Museum of Art, Williamstown, Massachusetts, April 11 - July 12, 1992

2000

  • "O'Keeffe on Paper," National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., April 9 - July 9, 2000. Traveled to: The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, Santa Fe, July 29 - October 29, 2000, p. 60-61, no. 45.

Bibliography

1999

  • Lynes, Barbara Buhler. Georgia O'Keeffe: Catalogue Raisonné. 2 vols. New Haven and London, 1999: no. 277.

2000

  • Fine, Ruth et al. O'Keeffe on Paper. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art, Washington; Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, Santa Fe, 2000: no. 30.

Inscriptions

in graphite bottom edge of verso: Georgia O'Keeffe - 1916

Watermarks

MICHALLET, France

Wikidata ID

Q64571683

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