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Portrait of an Artist

A Biography of Georgia O’Keeffe

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Portrait of an Artist

By: Laurie Lisle
Narrated by: Grace Conlin
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Georgia O'Keeffe, one of the most original painters America has ever produced, left behind a remarkable legacy when she died at the age of 98. Her vivid visual vocabulary, sensuous flowers, bleached bones against red sky and earth, had a stunning, profound, and lasting influence on American art in this century.

O'Keeffe's personal mystique is as intriguing and enduring as her bold, brilliant canvasses. Here is the first full account of her exceptional life, from her girlhood and early days as a controversial art teacher to her discovery by the pioneering photographer of the New York avant-garde, Alfred Stieglitz, to her seclusion in the New Mexico desert, where she lived until her death.

And here is the story of a great romance between the extraordinary painter and her much older mentor, lover, and husband, Alfred Stieglitz.

Renowned for her fierce independence, iron determination, and unique artistic vision, Georgia O'Keeffe is a 20th century legend. Her dazzling career spans virtually the entire history of modern art in America.

©1980 Laurie Lisle (P)1995 Blackstone Audiobooks Art & Literature Artists, Architects & Photographers Women

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"This O'Keeffe will shock as much as amuse, chill as much as inspire." ( Christian Science Monitor)
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A superb biography of one of America's most influential female painters of the 20th century.

A superb biography

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My one real complaint is that it doesn’t cover much about her actual art in terms of technique or inspirations. It does though cover her whole life.

Good if not crazy deep biography

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As a lifelong artist now in my 68th year one can only thank the spirit of creativity for ever being there. Tom O'Rourke 1953 .?

Beautiful

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The story and narration started somewhat on the wrong foot but I stuck with what seemed like a rather dry factual account of Georgia O'Keeffe's life read in a rather dull voice. I'm glad I did, the narrator improved significantly and the account of the artist's life had me looking forward to hearing more. Love it!

Genius

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wow! she got the full package. talent, determination, self belief, acute senses, luck, looks....and wit!

the strength of O'Keeffes character

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