5. Alfred Stieglitz In 1914-1915 she began a series of abstract charcoal drawings that are now recognized as being among the most innovative in all of American art of the period. She mailed them to internationally known photographer Alfred Stieglitz Alfred Stieglitz exhibited 10 of her charcoal abstractions in May. In the spring of 1918 he offered O'Keeffe financial support to paint for a year in New York. Calla Lillies on red 1928 Red Maple 1922 The Steerage, 1907 Hands 1918
6. Starting Out She did large – scale painting of flowers, leaves, and trees. Most were close-up views, witch was" one of the most remarkable abstractions of her entire career." Paintings of flowers are now among her most famous pieces of work. Calla lily turned away 1923 Canna red and orange 1926 Abstraction white rose 1927