The artwork titled “Bleeding Heart” was created by Georgia O’Keeffe in the year 1932. This piece is associated with the Abstract Art and Precisionism movements and falls within the genre of abstract art.
The artwork depicts a close-up view of a “bleeding heart” flower, emphasizing its vibrant and rich pink hues. The petals are rendered with soft gradients that transition smoothly, creating a delicate and organic representation of the flower. The central portion of the flower showcases a more concentrated, almost luminescent, white, drawing attention to its intricate structure. The surrounding leaves at the bottom provide a contrasting green backdrop, enhancing the focus on the flower itself. The composition reflects O’Keeffe’s mastery in capturing the essence and magnified beauty of natural forms through an abstract lens, highlighting both simplicity and elegance.