Georgia O'Keeffe moved to New York in 1918 at Alfred Stieglitz's invitation. The move marked a decisive turning point in her professional and personal life.
Stieglitz had exhibited O'Keeffe's work before she relocated, and he offered her financial support so she could devote herself to painting. New York provided access to galleries, fellow artists, and the modernist circles surrounding Stieglitz.
The move also began the period in which O'Keeffe and Stieglitz lived and worked closely together. They married in 1924. Although New York became central to her career, O'Keeffe increasingly sought subjects outside the city, especially during later trips to New Mexico.