Which New York skyscraper did Georgia O'Keeffe depict in her 1927 painting Radiator Building—Night?

Georgia O'Keeffe depicted the American Radiator Building in her 1927 painting Radiator Building—Night.

The building, now known as the American Radiator Building, stands at 40 West 40th Street in Manhattan. Raymond Hood and André Fouilhoux designed it, and it opened in 1924. Its black facade, ornate gold decoration, and illuminated crown made it a striking subject for artists and photographers.

O'Keeffe’s painting presents the tower at night, emphasizing its dark vertical mass and glowing upper section. The image belongs to her group of New York cityscapes, made during the years when she lived and worked in the city with Alfred Stieglitz.

The building is sometimes confused with the Chrysler Building or Empire State Building because all are celebrated New York skyscrapers. The title provides the key distinction: Radiator Building—Night refers to the American Radiator Building, not either of those later Art Deco landmarks.