Born on November 15, 1887, near Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.
Georgia Totto O’Keeffe was born on November 15, 1887, near Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, into a farming family as the second of seven children. Her early exposure to the expansive rural landscape played a significant role in shaping her aesthetic sensibilities. This Midwestern upbringing instilled in her a connection to the natural world that would later become evident in her art. Her family's support and her early foray into art laid the foundation for a lifetime of creativity and innovation, eventually leading her to change the landscape of American modern art.