“City Night” is a painting created by Georgia O’Keeffe in 1926, during the Precisionism art movement. This cityscape artwork exemplifies O’Keeffe’s architectural style and meticulous attention to detail.
The artwork depicts a dramatic night scene in a city, characterized by towering skyscrapers that reach towards a dark, star-speckled sky. The composition is defined by the use of sharp, angular lines and deep contrasts between light and shadow. The towering structures are presented in monochromatic shades of black and white, with a narrow slice of dark blue sky visible between them. The moon, situated near the bottom of the painting, adds a subtle, luminous focal point, drawing the viewer’s eye through the vertical expanse of the cityscape. The overall effect is one of imposing grandeur and stark beauty, characteristic of O’Keeffe’s precisionist style.
