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Georgia O'Keeffe — White Shell with Red
Georgia O'Keeffe

White Shell with Red

1938

Characteristic of O'Keeffe's natural forms, this pastel transforms a simple shell into a study of organic curves and vibrant color relationships.

Medium
Pastel on wood pulp laminate board
Dimensions
Spotted At
Museum · Art Institute of Chicago

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About this work

Georgia O'Keeffe, White Shell with Red, 1938

Characteristic of O'Keeffe's natural forms, this pastel transforms a simple shell into a study of organic curves and vibrant color relationships.

Medium
Pastel on wood pulp laminate board
Dimensions
54.6 x 69.8 cm
Year
1938
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Wood, Modern, Drawing, Unique Work

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Art Institute of Chicago, Cleveland Museum of Art