Ghost Ranch was the New Mexico ranch that became a recurring subject in Georgia O'Keeffe's paintings.
O'Keeffe began visiting the area in 1934 after spending several summers in New Mexico. Ghost Ranch lies near Abiquiu and is known for dramatic cliffs, mesas, and broad desert views. Its landscape supplied her with motifs that she repeatedly simplified and reorganized in paintings.
Works associated with the area include representations of the red hills and cliffs near the ranch. O'Keeffe was drawn to particular geological formations, including Pedernal, a flat-topped mountain that appeared repeatedly in her work. She later acquired a house in Abiquiu, which became another important base.
Ghost Ranch should not be confused with Abiquiu itself. Abiquiu is the nearby village and location of O'Keeffe's famous home and studio, while Ghost Ranch is the larger landscape and property north of the village. Both places are central to her New Mexico story.