R.C. Gorman created Nellie Begay II in 1990 in an edition of 5 — a bronze from the gallery’s collection. Cast bronze gave R.C. Gorman a way to give his beloved figures physical presence — the same sweeping forms of his drawings, rendered in metal and issued in limited editions.
Like the rest of the gallery’s holdings, this work reflects Gorman’s devotion to the Native American women and Southwest landscapes that made his name. Cast bronzes sit well on pedestals, mantels, and entry tables, where the piece can be walked around and enjoyed in the round. For collectors building around R.C. Gorman originals and fine editions — or the broader tradition of Southwestern art — this bronze is a natural fit.
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