Black Lines 1 — Fine Art

Black Lines 1 by Georgia OKeeffe turns straight black strokes into a simple study. The lines run across a white ground with even weight and steady spacing. Such linear work shows up in the artists focus on clear forms and plain arrangements.

You get the fine art print with a hanger already on the back. A white frame gives the image a clean edge against the wall. The white finish matches the light ground, so the black strokes do not fight the surroundings. You see the line work first, then the frame edge once you step back.

On a plain hallway wall, the lines lead the eye from one end to the other. Standing close, you notice the flat paint in each stroke. From across the hall, the strokes read as one long band.