The artwork, titled “Plums,” was created by Georgia O’Keeffe in 1920. It belongs to the Precisionism movement and is classified within the still life genre. The artwork displays a visually compelling depiction of plums.
In “Plums,” Georgia O’Keeffe masterfully renders a bowl filled with vividly colored plums, using a striking contrast of deep reds and purples against a neutral background. The folds of the fabric enveloping the plums create a dynamic interplay of light and shadow, accentuating the fruits’ rounded forms and rich textures. The arrangement of the plums, their lustrous surfaces, and the meticulous attention to detail reflect O’Keeffe’s Precisionist influence, seamlessly blending realism with a stylized simplicity. The overall composition exudes a sense of both tranquility and vibrancy, characteristic of O’Keeffe’s adept handling of still life subjects.