Georgia O'Keeffe and Her Houses: Ghost Ranch and Abiquiu: Ghost Ranch and Abiquiu

Lynes (curator, Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, Santa Fe) and Lopes, who worked for O'Keeffe from 1974 until the artist's death, explore the history of O'Keeffe's famous houses in Ghost Ranch and Abiquiu, New Mexico and the relationship they played in the artist's personal and professional life. Full of quotes from O'Keeffe, and beautiful photographs of her in and around these homes as well as paintings inspired by them, this is both an intimate portrayal of O'Keeffe's life in the Southwest as well as a celebration of these houses and the surrounding landscapes. Includes an essay by Beverly Spears describing the characteristics of adobe construction and an appendix detailing the materials used and the individuals involved with the restoration of the Abiquiu home. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Georgia O’Keeffe’s two houses in New Mexico—at Abiquiu and Ghost Ranch—are essential elements in her paintings, but their history has never before been detailed. Quoting liberally from the artist’s letters, Barbara Buhler Lynes and Agapita Judy Lopez create a vibrant picture of O’Keeffe (1887–1986) and her homes, which have long intrigued the public. An essay by architect Beverly Spears describes the distinctive characteristics of adobe construction.The bountiful illustrations include photographs made especially for this book showing the houses as they are today, photographs of O’Keeffe at home by major photographers, and her paintings of the houses and the landscapes surrounding them.Praise for Georgia O'Keeffe and her Houses:“Beautifully designed and fascinating.” —Publishers Weekly