Ram’s Skull with Brown Leaves (1936) by Georgia O’Keeffe

Ram's Skull with Brown Leaves - Georgia O'Keeffe - 1936

Artwork Information

TitleRam's Skull with Brown Leaves
ArtistGeorgia O'Keeffe
Date1936
Art MovementPrecisionism

About Ram's Skull with Brown Leaves

The artwork titled “Ram’s Skull with Brown Leaves,” created by Georgia O’Keeffe in 1936, epitomizes the Precisionism art movement and falls under the genre of still life.

In this evocative piece, a ram’s skull is centrally positioned, flanked by two prominently detailed brown leaves. The anatomical precision of the skull contrasts with the organic curvature and rich reddish-brown hues of the leaves. The stark white background accentuates the items, creating a sense of isolation and focus on the object’s textures and contours. The juxtaposition of the skeletal form with the natural leaves suggests themes of life, death, and the passage of time, capturing the viewer with its simplicity and profound symbolism.

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