The artwork, named “Canna Leaves,” was created by the renowned artist Georgia O’Keeffe in 1925. This piece is associated with the Precisionism art movement and falls within the genre of flower painting.
The artwork depicts a close-up view of Canna leaves, rendered with meticulous attention to form and detail. The leaves are presented in rich, deep hues of green and purples, with subtle gradations conveying the texture and natural curves of the plant. A significant feature of the artwork is the strong use of lighting and shadow, creating a dramatic and almost sculptural effect. The composition’s focus on a singular and magnified element of nature is characteristic of O’Keeffe’s work, bringing an abstract yet highly structured perspective to the botanic subject matter.
