“Pelvis IV,” created in 1944 by the artist Georgia O’Keeffe, belongs to the Precisionism movement and is categorized as figurative art. The artwork is a part of O’Keeffe’s “Pelvis” series.
The artwork displays a surreal depiction of a pelvis bone against a clear blue sky. The bone appears as an abstract form, with smooth, organic curves and a central opening that reveals a circular light source, suggesting the sun or moon set within the vibrant azure backdrop. The interplay of light and shadow on the bone’s surface creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, characteristic of the Precisionism movement’s emphasis on clarity and precision. Through this painting, O’Keeffe explores themes of nature, anatomy, and the intersection between the organic and the ethereal.
