Pelvis with the Distance 1943

"Pelvis with the Distance" is a 1943 oil painting by Georgia O'Keeffe, renowned for her close-up depictions of natural forms. This particular piece features a bleached animal bone, its form magnified and isolated against a vast landscape. The bone, rendered in a stark white with hints of yellow and brown, dominates the composition, creating a sense of both fragility and strength. O'Keeffe's signature style, characterized by precision and simplicity, lends an almost abstract quality to the subject matter, prompting contemplation on themes of life, death, and the enduring presence of nature.