Which Hawaiian company sent Georgia O'Keeffe to Hawaii in 1939?
Answer
Hawaiian Pineapple Company
Answer
Hawaiian Pineapple Company
The Hawaiian Pineapple Company sent Georgia O'Keeffe to Hawaii in 1939. The company, later associated with the Dole name, commissioned her to create paintings for an advertising campaign.
O'Keeffe spent about nine weeks in Hawaii and painted tropical plants, flowers, and coastal scenery. The commission produced a group of works that differed from her better-known New Mexico subjects while still reflecting her interest in close observation and unusual natural forms.
The company name is the key distinction in this question. It was not originally called Dole Food Company during O'Keeffe's trip; the Hawaiian Pineapple Company was later renamed the Dole Company. The commission also resulted in paintings of pineapple plants, although O'Keeffe did not initially paint the fruit itself as requested.
Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026