Pansy 1926

"Pansy," a 1926 painting by Georgia O'Keeffe, exemplifies her signature style of close-up, magnified imagery. The painting depicts a single, black pansy, rendered with striking detail, against a muted blue background. The flower’s dark petals, rendered in a bold, almost abstract manner, create a dramatic contrast against the delicate, airy blue forget-me-nots blooming above. This juxtaposition of colors and forms, characteristic of O'Keeffe’s work, emphasizes the beauty and intensity of nature's details.