Canna Leaves 1925

Georgia O'Keeffe's 1925 painting "Canna Leaves" exemplifies her signature style of close-up, magnified views of natural forms. The painting features a dramatic, abstract arrangement of canna leaves, their vibrant hues and sinuous shapes emphasized by a simplified and almost sculptural approach. The work is an exploration of the plant's inherent beauty, inviting the viewer to consider the details and textures of the natural world in a new and captivating way. O'Keeffe's "Canna Leaves" remains a powerful example of Precisionism, a movement in American art focused on the geometric and simplified depiction of modern subject matter.