Red Canna
1915
Before she became famous for giant, close-up flowers, Georgia O'Keeffe was experimenting with bold, abstract shapes in 1915. This vibrant piece features sweeping strokes of deep crimson and purple, clustered around a cool, muted green leaf-like form at the bottom. It looks like a flower exploding into abstraction, capturing the essence of a Canna lily without painting every petal perfectly. These early abstract works were a radical break from tradition and eventually caught the eye of photographer Alfred Stieglitz, who would become her husband and biggest champion.
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