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Georgia O'Keeffe House Museum

Museum in Abiquiú, New Mexico

Introduction

Location

  • 📍 Address: 21120 Highway 84, Abiquiú, NM 87510.
  • 🗺️ Coordinates: 36°12′29″N 106°19′1″W.
  • 📞 Contact: 505.685.4539.
  • 🗺️ Map: Available on Google Maps for easy navigation.
  • 🚗 Distance: Approximately 50 miles northwest of Santa Fe.

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History

  • 📅 Purchase: O'Keeffe bought the property in 1945.
  • 🔨 Restoration: The home was restored over four years with the help of Maria Chabot.
  • 🏡 Permanent Home: O'Keeffe made it her permanent residence in 1949.
  • 🖼️ Artistic Period: O'Keeffe created many famous works here, including the Cottonwood series.
  • 🏅 Landmark: Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1998.

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Architecture

  • 🏛️ Style: A blend of Native American and Spanish Colonial building styles.
  • 🧱 Materials: Traditional adobe (mud brick) construction.
  • 🏠 Layout: Rows of rooms organized around a common open space, or plazuela.
  • 🪟 Modern Elements: Includes skylights and large picture windows for natural light.
  • 🛠️ Restoration: Supervised by O'Keeffe and carried out by Maria Chabot.

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Garden

  • 🌿 Size: The garden is large and well-irrigated.
  • 💧 Irrigation: Watered by a local acequia system.
  • 🍅 Produce: Provided food for O'Keeffe and her guests.
  • 🌱 Live Feed: A live feed documents the changes in the garden.
  • 🌻 Inspiration: The garden was a source of inspiration for O'Keeffe's work.

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Artistic Inspiration

  • 🎨 Paintings: Many of O'Keeffe's works were inspired by the home and its surroundings.
  • 🖼️ Famous Works: Includes the Cottonwood series and paintings of the Abiquiú Mesa.
  • 🌄 Landscapes: The surrounding views were a great source of inspiration.
  • 🖌️ Studio: The home includes a dedicated studio space.
  • 📸 Photography: O'Keeffe often used her camera to capture scenes for her paintings.

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Museum

  • 🏛️ Ownership: The home is part of the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum.
  • 🎟️ Tours: Public tours are available from March to November.
  • 📅 Reservations: Advanced reservations are required.
  • 📚 Research: The museum maintains a Research Center in Santa Fe.
  • 🖼️ Collections: The museum houses the largest collection of O'Keeffe's work.

Travel Advisory

  • 🚗 Lane Closure: Visitors may experience travel delays due to a lane closure on US-84.
  • 🕒 Timing: Check the New Mexico Department of Transportation for up-to-date information.
  • 📅 Advisory Date: The advisory was updated on 5/9/24.
  • 🛣️ Route: The Welcome Center is located around 50 miles northwest of Santa Fe.
  • 📍 Address: 21120 U.S. 84, Abiquiú, NM 87510.

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Travel Information
🌐   Website: https://www.okeeffemuseum.org/home-and-studio/
🕒   Hours: See hours
📍   Address: NM-554, Abiquiu, NM 87510

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