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Why did Georgia O’Keeffe move to New York City in 1918?

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Alfred Stieglitz: photograph of Georgia O'Keeffe — Georgia O’Keeffe Georgia O'Keeffe, photograph by Alfred Stieglitz, 1922.

Georgia O’Keeffe moved to New York City in June 1918 for two primary reasons related to her health and professional career. In February 1918, she took a leave of absence from her teaching position due to illness. She subsequently resigned from that role to accept an offer from Alfred Stieglitz, who promised to support her painting activity for one year.1