No. 16 Special 1918

"No. 16 Special" (1918) is a charcoal drawing by American artist Georgia O'Keeffe, known for her minimalist and abstracted depictions of natural forms. The drawing features a single, dominant, abstracted shape against a light background. The dark, organic shape, likely inspired by a flower or other natural form, exemplifies O'Keeffe's signature style of close-up views and simplified, geometric forms. This piece, with its bold contours and nuanced shading, demonstrates O'Keeffe's masterful use of charcoal to convey both solidity and a sense of etherealness.