Georgia O’Keeffe: To See Takes Time

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A revelatory new volume on the American modernist’s lesser-known works on paper, reuniting many serial works for the first time

Recalling a charcoal she made in 1916, Georgia O’Keeffe later wrote, “I have made this drawing several times―never remembering that I had made it before―and not knowing where the idea came from.” These drawings, and the majority of O’Keeffe’s works in charcoal, watercolor, pastel and graphite, belong to series in which she develops and transforms motifs that lie between observation and abstraction. In the formative years of 1915 to 1918, she made as many works on paper as she would in the next 40 years, producing sequences in watercolor of abstract lines, organic landscapes and nudes, along with charcoal drawings she would group according to the designation “specials.” While her practice turned increasingly toward canvas in subsequent decades, important series on paper reappeared―including charcoal flowers of the 1930s, portraits of the 1940s and aerial views of the 1950s.
Published in conjunction with an exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art, New York, this richly illustrated volume highlights the drawings of an artist better known as a painter, and reunites individual sheets with their contextual series to illuminate O’Keeffe’s persistently sequential practice.
Born in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, Georgia O’Keeffe (1887–1986) first received critical attention when her breakthrough charcoal drawings were exhibited in New York in 1916. Two years later, she moved to the city to work full time on her art. Beginning in 1929, O’Keeffe spent summers in New Mexico, where she would relocate in 1949. The most famous female artist of her age, she thought of herself not as “the best woman painter” but as “one of the best painters.”

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Reviewer: star
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: amazing artist, perfect purchase
Review: beautiful book, my mom adores georgia and she loved this as a gift.

Reviewer: Michele Michael
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Title: Value
Review: This book is in good condition. Just one small fold mark on the back of the cover.What a wonderful opportunity to receive a valuable book at a discount price.

Reviewer: Barbara
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Title: Thank you.
Review: It is such a beautiful body of work! It is so calming and comprehensive. My heart is so full! Thank you for also introducing me to artist Beauford Delaney in this body of work!

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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great Book!
Review: I have owned this book before, but don’t know where it ended up, yet I needed it as a gift for a dear friend, who is not aware of Georgia O’Keeffe, but paints flowers with very close to the same mastery. Knowing of this work is a missing link for her and I can hardly wait to share it to see her reaction to the mentor she never had or the sensual flower sister she didn’t know was out there…P.S. I should mention that the book dealer did not misrepresent the condition of this used book. In fact, it was in much better shape than I was expecting. So…they are a book dealer I would trust when buying a used book from their inventory and relying on their assessment of condition…

Reviewer: gothevole
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Interesting and a Good Addition to Books about GO
Review: I wish the printing of the images was better — lighter and clearer. Perhaps if the pages were shinier or glossier this might have improved the printing. For some reason there is a trend lately in books to print on uncoated and not smooth paper. It takes away from the experience of reading a good book.

Reviewer: Molly McGee
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A Different Take on O’Keeffe’s Work
Review: This catalogue focuses more on O’Keeffe’s watercolors, pastels, and charcoals rather than her oils. Earlier work focuses on subjects and settings other than the southwest. I continue to use this book for reference as I develop my own work. A great addition to my collection of books and catalogues from O’Keeffe.

Reviewer: Cathlyn
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Better than Described Condition
Review: This book was described as showing very little wear, but it actually appears never to have been opened and enjoyed. It is yellowed with age and there are some cracks in the cover’s glazed finish (likely due to my mail carrier rolling it to stick in my neighbor’s mailbox!!), but it has apparently never been opened based on the condition of the spine.

Reviewer: J. Cross
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Wonderful book.
Review: Print quality is excellent. Author covered the subject well.

Reviewer: Flávia
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Review: amei muito.

Reviewer: MECHTILD KÖRBEL
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I read this sentence recently and it is so true.The small volume :Georgia O’Keeffe: Paintings (The Miniature Masterpieces Series)was in good condition and is a very good introduction to this great artists life and work.Thank you.Mechtild Körbel de Ito

Reviewer: Hélène
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Review: Délai respecté, produit en bon état et conforme.

Reviewer: sandra
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Review: Ik ben blij dit hebben gekocht.

Reviewer: elnor
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Review: Very large, full page colour plates of over one hundred of Georgia O’keeffe’s paintings- a short intro written by the artist, and then each painting is accompanied by a brief explanation written by O’Keeffe. An invaluable source for anyone who in interested in her work.

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