Desert Madonna (1987) is a profound R.C. Gorman lithograph presenting a solitary Navajo woman enveloped in a deep crimson blanket, her downturned face rendered in quiet introspection. The surrounding landscape transitions through layered purples and peaches to a distant mesa silhouette at sunrise or sunset, lending sacred, almost spiritual overtones to the composition. Gorman’s use of rich reds and magentas, combined with the soft peach background, creates a luminous quality that emphasizes the dignity and strength of the subject. This work captures the artist’s profound respect for Navajo women and their cultural significance, blending modernist color sensibility with deep figurative tradition.
Stone Lithograph, Original
Desert Madonna
1987 R.C. Gorman lithograph — a solitary Navajo woman in a crimson blanket at layered sunrise. Spiritual signed limited edition Desert Madonna.
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About this medium
Stone Lithograph: Hand-pulled from an artist-prepared stone or plate, this medium carries visible evidence of the printmaking process and is central to many R.C. Gorman editions.
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| Dimensions | 24 × 30 in |
|---|---|
| Edition | 225 |
| Release Year | 1987 |
| Medium | Stone Lithograph |
