The Postal Service issued a 32-cent commemorative stamp recognizing Georgia O'Keeffe's artistic achievements, in a panel of fifteen, on May 23, 1996, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The stamp was the National sale May 24. Designed by Margaret Bauer of Washington, DC, the stamp features Georgia O' Keeffe's 1927 painting titled 'Red Poppy'. 'The pane combines a photo of O'Keeffe with the fifteen stamps. Georgia O'Keeffe is considered one of the first American painters of the 20th century. His flower paintings attracted attention with their spectacular size, vivid color, and detailed views. While extremely controversial, these works are also very popular. She not only used flowers as the basis for her artwork, but also abstracts, desert landscapes, city views, bones, shells, and other natural forms. 'This sheet includes a quote, no one sees a flower, really -- it's so small -- we haven't time, and seeing them takes time, just like having a friend takes time.' "
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