Slightly Open Clam Shell 1926

"Slightly Open Clam Shell" is an oil painting on canvas by American artist Georgia O'Keeffe, created in 1926. It is an example of her signature style, which often features close-up, highly detailed depictions of natural forms. The clam shell, depicted in a minimalist manner against a white background, is almost life-sized, inviting viewers to contemplate its anatomy. O'Keeffe's fascination with the organic world and her bold use of color and form have made this painting an iconic work of 20th-century American art.