Drawing XIII 1915

Georgia O'Keeffe's charcoal drawing *Drawing XIII*, created in 1915, showcases her exploration of abstract forms. The artwork, now held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features simplified organic shapes rendered with bold lines and shaded areas. The composition evokes a sense of depth and movement, emphasizing the artist's fascination with the interplay of light and shadow. O'Keeffe's masterful use of charcoal creates a dynamic interplay of light and shadow, highlighting the abstract qualities of the subject matter. The artwork exemplifies the artist's early explorations of abstraction, a style she would later master with her iconic paintings of flowers and landscapes.