“Calla Lily in Tall Glass” is a notable artwork created by Georgia O’Keeffe in 1923. This piece falls within the Precisionism art movement and is categorized as a flower painting. The artwork is part of O’Keeffe’s “Calla Lily” series.
The artwork depicts a single, elegant calla lily placed in a tall glass. The flower’s form is gracefully elongated, with its white petals gently unfurling and dipping in soft, fluid curves. The glass vase, rendered with precision, exudes clarity and reflects the subtle interplay of light and shadow. The monochromatic background shifts between dark and light hues, providing a stark yet harmonious contrast to the vibrant green stem and pure white bloom. This painting captures the delicate and intricate beauty of the calla lily, emphasizing the simplicity and elegance of its natural form.