The White Place in Sun, Georgia O'Keeffe, 1943, Art Institute of Chicago: American ArtGeorgia O&rsqu
The White Place in Sun, Georgia O'Keeffe, 1943, Art Institute of Chicago: American ArtGeorgia O’Keeffe could see the dramatic geological formation known as the White Place, or Plaza Blanca, from a window in her home near Abiquiu, New Mexico. Composed of white stone that provides a stark contrast to the colors of the surrounding terrain, the White Place was whittled and smoothed by water and wind over centuries into a striking formation resembling columns, cliffs, and spires. O’Keeffe painted it a number of times, and in The White Place in Sun, she selected a view that emphasizes a deep cleft in the formation. The V-shaped composition enabled her to focus on the interplay between the brilliant blue sky, the eerie white color, and horizontal striations of the carved rock. Bequest of Paul and Gabriella RosenbaumSize: 71.1 × 55.9 cm (28 × 22 in.)Medium: Oil on canvashttps://www.artic.edu/artworks/158752/ -- source link
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