Abiquiu

Abstract graphic composition of the salita door at O'Keeffe's Abiquiu house. O'Keeffe frames the photograph as a flat adobe textured wall with the doorway as a black vertical rectangle; a large diagonal shadow cuts across the wall from viewer upper right to viewer left, a large chamisa bush is in the lower left corner.

Abstract graphic composition of the salita door at O'Keeffe's Abiquiu house. O'Keeffe frames the photograph as a flat adobe textured wall with the doorway as a black vertical rectangle; a large diagonal shadow cuts across the wall from viewer upper right to viewer left, a large chamisa bush is in the lower left corner.

Abstract graphic composition of the salita door at O'Keeffe's Abiquiu house. O'Keeffe frames the photograph as a flat adobe textured wall with the doorway as a black vertical rectangle; a large diagonal shadow cuts across the wall from viewer upper right to viewer left, a large chamisa bush is in the lower left corner.

Flat abstract view of the black Salita door against the textured adobe wall at the Abiquiu house; triangular shadow cuts across the picture plane, chamisa bush in lower left corner.

Sent to Charles Wickham Moore as 1959 New Year’s greeting. Handwritten by GOK in black ink on verso: "Just to remind you of//Abiquiu and greet you//for Xmas and 59//Sorry you do not come.//I can't promise anything as//funny as Alans Story but//it is good here as you know//G."

Photograph of Salita Door taken by Georgia O'Keeffe in 1956 or 1957 and mailed as a postcard to Anita O'Keeffe Young in 1958.

Handwritten by Georgia O'Keeffe in black ink on verso: "Mrs. Robert R. Young//'The Towers'// N. Co Rd.//Palm Beach//Florida" and "My greetings to you both for//58—My world is like this when you come in//G"

Stamped by post office: "Jan//23//A.M.//1958."

Research and presentation materials created by Sarah L. Burt, former staff member of The Georgia O'Keeffe Foundation, relating to Georgia O'Keeffe's historic properties, specifically the Abiquiu home and studio. Materials date from 1979 to 2002 and include correspondence, writings, research material, and photographs.

Interior view of the Abiquiu house living room with furniture in shadow, white slipcovered chair near picture window, rocks on window ledge, view of large tree (possibly in snow) through window.

Interior view of the Abiquiu house living room with white slipcovered furniture in semi-shadow, plants, large tree through picture window.

Interior view of the Abiquiu house living room with furniture in shadow, white slipcovered chair near picture window, rocks on window ledge, view of large tree (possibly in snow) through window.

View looking toward O'Keeffe's studio; visible are chamisa and native shrub, double doors, cracked adobe wall with a stack of bricks adjacent to the studio doorway.

O'Keeffe frames her Abiquiu house as a flat plane of textured adobe; the darkened studio door is to the left, small native shrubs and a pile of bricks are in the foreground.

Portrait of Todd Webb looking at the camera, smiling. He is seated in the courtyard of the Abiquiu house, wearing a light colored shirt with a light meter cord around his neck. The sleeves of his shirt are rolled up and in the two breast pockets are a pen and a small case, most likely a light meter case.

Portrait of Todd Webb looking at the camera with a smile. He is standing in the courtyard of the Abiquiu house leaning against a wooden post, wearing a light colored shirt, a watch, and a light meter cord around his neck, his hand and arm are on his chest. The sleeves of his shirt are rolled up and in the two breast pockets are a pen and a small case, most likely a light meter case.

Portrait of Todd Webb smiling and holding a cigarette while standing in the doorway of the Salita with one hand leaning against the wall, with one knee bent and wearing a light colored shirt with a light meter cord around his neck. The sleeves of his shirt are rolled up and in the two breast pockets are a pen and a small case, most likely a light meter case. Photograph likely printed by Todd Webb.

Portrait of Todd Webb in a light colored jacket and dark shirt standing in front of a doorway at the Abiquiu house looking toward the camera.

Profile portrait of Todd Webb in a light colored jacket and dark shirt standing in the courtyard of the Abiquiu house. Visible behind him is a large chamisa and the black salita door.

Profile portrait of Todd Webb looking towards the camera in a light colored jacket and dark shirt, standing in the entrance way of Abiquiu house. Visible behind him is the wooden gate door with light shining through the slats.

Profile portrait of Todd Webb looking towards the camera in a light colored jacket and dark shirt, standing in the entrance way of Abiquiu house. Visible behind him is the wooden gate door with light shining through the slats.

Portrait of Todd Webb dressed in a black polo shirt and light colored slacks, sitting at the banco in the living room of the Abiquiu house. He has elbows on knees, holding a piece of bark and looking in the direction of the camera.

Portrait of Todd Webb dressed in a black polo shirt and light colored slacks, sitting at the banco in the living room of the Abiquiu house. He has elbows on knees and is looking off to the left.

Portrait of Todd Webb at the Abiquiu house standing in front of the elk antlers, dressed in a light colored suit coat and a black polo shirt, neutral gaze, facing the camera.

Profile portrait of Todd Webb at the Abiquiu house standing to the side of the elk antlers, dressed in a light colored suit coat and a black polo shirt, neutral gaze, face turned toward the camera.