Georgia O'Keeffe found subjects for many paintings at Ghost Ranch in New Mexico.
Ghost Ranch is a dramatic landscape near Abiquiu, known for red cliffs, mesas, arroyos, and wide desert views. O'Keeffe first visited the area in 1934 and returned repeatedly, making it one of the most important settings in her later work.
She painted nearby geological forms and landscapes, including the prominent landform she called the “Black Place.” The severe shapes and changing light of northern New Mexico provided an alternative to the flower studies that had made her famous.
Ghost Ranch and Abiquiu are related but distinct places. O'Keeffe maintained a home and studio in Abiquiu, while Ghost Ranch was a separate landscape and retreat area that she used as a major source of inspiration.