Georgia O'Keeffe was an American painter known for her large-scale paintings of flowers, landscapes, and cityscapes. She was born in 1887 in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, and studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and the Art Students League in New York City. She is best known for her paintings such as Black Iris, New York with Moon, and Blue and Green Music. O'Keeffe"s work is characterized by its minimalist style, bold color palette, and unique subject matter. She is considered a major figure in American modernism and her work continues to inspire artists today.