The artwork titled “Shelton Hotel New York No. 1” was created by the artist Georgia O’Keeffe in 1926. Executed in the Precisionism art movement, this piece belongs to the cityscape genre, depicting an architectural view of a New York edifice.
In the artwork, O’Keeffe captures the imposing form of the Shelton Hotel, portrayed with stark lines and geometric precision characteristic of Precisionism. The building dominates the composition, rising vertically with a grid of windows that accentuate its monumental structure. The background is rendered in muted tones, allowing the architectural subject to stand out prominently. The use of clear, defined shapes and the focus on industrial grandeur reflect O’Keeffe’s exploration of modern urban landscapes. The simplicity and elegance of the forms elucidate the distinct beauty she found in the burgeoning skylines of early 20th-century America.
