Synopses & Reviews
In 1983, Christine Taylor Patten was hired as one of the people who took care of Georgia O'Keeffe, then ninety-six. Also an artist, Patten served as nurse, cook, companion, and friend to the older woman. This intimate account of the year of Patten's employment offers a rare glimpse of O'Keeffe's daily life when she could no longer see well enough to paint.
Synopsis
At last in paperback, a close-up view of America's most famous woman artist in her extreme old age, and of the loving care only a fellow artist could give.
Synopsis
This intimate account of the year of Patten's employment offers a rare glimpse of O'Keeffe's daily life when she could no longer see well enough to paint.
About the Author
Christine Taylor Patten is an artist who lives in northern New Mexico.
Alvaro Cardona-Hine is a poet and translator. He also lives in northern New Mexico.