Highly regarded American artist (1887–1986) best known for her sensuous, large-scale paintings of flowers, images from the natural world, and the American southwest. ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, December 25, 1953. O’Keeffe writes to Margaret Guilles. In full: “Yes I sent the ‘Chrysanthemum and the Sword’ [the book The Chrysanthemum and the Sword: Patterns of Japanese Culture by Ruth Benedict] thinking it would be of interest because of your trip. This takes you my best wishes for 54.” A hint of toning and a few small tears and chips at right edge, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
