Artist known for her earlier spectacular color flower paintings and for her stark paintings of the Southwest. Boldly penned ALS signed “G,” four onionskin pages, 8.5 x 11, January 7, 1960. Poetic and painterly letter addressed to “Dear Anita,” most probably her sister. In part, “It is cold - there is snow on the mesas and out beyond the house - the trees are dark like pepper thrown on the white snow as a very pretty pattern - The moon is high and half full - the stars are very bright and clear in the night - I stood out here in the wind for a few moments - rubbing my head - and wondered if the moon shines over a warm world for you - and thinking my world very beautiful even if its cold. I have four dogs and two monstrous cats - they seem the largest cats I ever saw - two dogs - the chows I choose to have - The other two seem to choose me - They just came and decided to stay.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope address panel, addressed in O’Keefe’s hand. In fine condition, with light mailing folds. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
