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Portrait of an Artist
- A Biography of Georgia O’Keeffe
- Narrated by: Grace Conlin
- Length: 13 hrs and 38 mins
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Summary
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.
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- Tom O'Rourke
- 04-10-21
Beautiful
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 .?
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- cashmere
- 02-11-22
Sublime
A fascinating account of this extraordinary artist. She really was one of a kind.
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- diana lowe
- 15-06-21
Great life story
I love it because it was a great story about the life of a female artist.
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- A P Harris
- 19-05-20
A superb biography
A superb biography of one of America's most influential female painters of the 20th century.
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- laura_w0
- 10-09-22
Genius
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!
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- Jim Kelly
- 04-04-23
Really interesting.
It was really intriguing to hear the life story of one of my favourite artists. I thought it was an honest and balanced account of her life and work.
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- Optimistic fool
- 06-11-21
Good if not crazy deep biography
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.
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- H. Jolliffe
- 19-04-24
the strength of O'Keeffes character
wow! she got the full package. talent, determination, self belief, acute senses, luck, looks....and wit!
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- Anonymous User
- 11-02-20
Awful narration
I was unable to listen for very long as I think the narrator is terrible.
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