Drawing XII 1916

georgiaokeeffe

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York City, NY, US

pencil drawn

facial expression drawing

light pencil work

shading to add clarity

pencil sketch

caricature

pencil drawing

limited contrast and shading

portrait drawing

pencil work

"Drawing XII" (1916) by Georgia O'Keeffe is a minimalist charcoal drawing of a spiraling, organic form. The artwork, now at MoMA, is a prime example of O'Keeffe's early abstract style. The work's simplicity and elegance reflects the artist's fascination with nature and its abstract qualities. The piece's focus on line and form, devoid of any explicit subject matter, allows the viewer to interpret the work in their own way.