• Book cover of 'What The Artist Saw: Georgia O'Keeffe' with illustration of a woman holding flowers and text on an orange background.
  • Illustration of a person looking at a windmill in a field with text on a blue sky background.
  • Illustrated book page with scenes of a woman in a black dress holding a painting, a man reading a newspaper, and a classroom setting.
  • Illustration of a woman working with art supplies on a table, surrounded by abstract shapes and lines.
  • Illustration of a person with a skeleton and a car in a desert landscape
  • Illustrated book page with a character painting flowers, scenic views, and transportation icons.
  • Illustration of a desert scene with a building, cacti, and mountains under a pink sky.
  • Timeline of key artworks by Georgia O'Keeffe with his portrait and artwork descriptions on a wooden background.
  • Page from a book on art and nature, featuring a painting and text.
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What the Artist Saw: Georgia O'Keeffe

What the Artist Saw: Georgia O'Keeffe

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Curious about what your favorite artists were really seeing when they created their art? This delightful illustrated book series, made in close collaboration with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, lets you explore their view and sparks your own creative ideas. In What the Artist Saw: Georgia O’Keeffe, discover the story of the iconic American painter. Peek into her world to find out how she focused on nature, capturing flowers and bones in unforgettable ways. Explore the wide New Mexico landscapes that fueled her imagination, then try your hand at making your own close-up still-life art!

  • Ideal for readers age 7 to 9 (Grades 2 to 4)

Product Details
  • Product Type: Picture Book, Hardcover
  • 56 pages
  • Published in 2021
  • Shipping Dimensions: 10.3 × 8.0 × 0.4 inches  (26.2 × 20.3 × 1.0 cm)
  • Shipping Weight: 0.8 lb (12.8 oz; 363 g)
  • SKU: SKU010014993
  • ISBN: 9780744033670

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Georgia O'Keeffe in 1923

About the Artist

Georgia O'Keeffe

Georgia O'Keeffe (1887-1986), an iconic American artist, is renowned for her groundbreaking contributions to modern art and her distinctive depictions of nature and landscapes. Born on November 15, 1887, in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, O'Keeffe displayed a remarkable talent for art from an early age. She embarked on a transformative artistic journey, becoming a pioneer of American modernism and an influential figure in the art world.

O'Keeffe's artistic vision was characterized by her bold use of color, precise attention to detail, and a unique ability to capture the essence of her subjects. Her notable works often featured enlarged flowers, New Mexico landscapes, and architectural abstractions.

Georgia O'Keeffe in the Chrysler Museum
Gabrielle Balkan

About the Author

Gabrielle Balkan

Gabrielle Balkan is the author of acclaimed nonfiction books for young readers, including The 50 States, Book of Bones, and Whose Bones?. Known for sharing curious facts about the U.S. and animal record-breakers, she delights readers ages 5–12. Gabrielle lives in Brooklyn with her family, where she writes, works, and rides bikes.

Josy Bloggs

About the Illustrator

Josy Bloggs

Josy Bloggs is a Yorkshire-based illustrator with a background in graphic and interior design. She brings a love of layout, color, and typography to her work, creating bold and balanced illustrations. When not drawing, Josy enjoys cycling and long walks with her dog in the countryside.

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