Desert Women (1976) presents three Navajo figures in flowing blankets positioned across a flat, expansive desert plain rendered in muted earth tones and pinks. This lithograph exemplifies Gorman’s minimalist approach to composition, with spare line work defining the figures’ forms and folds of fabric. The horizontal expanse of the landscape emphasizes the smallness yet strength of the human presence, while the neutral palette of browns, pinks, and pale creams creates an intimate, almost archival quality. A study in human form and the vast land, reflective of Gorman’s artistic maturity in the mid-1970s.
Stone Lithograph, Original
Desert Women
1976 R.C. Gorman lithograph — three blanket-wrapped Navajo figures across an expansive desert in minimalist line. Signed limited edition.
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 | 30 × 22 in |
|---|---|
| Edition | 120 |
| Release Year | 1976 |
| Medium | Stone Lithograph |
Artwork categories and tags
SKU: desert-women
Categories: Original, Stone Lithograph
Tags: 1970s Gorman, 1976, burnt sienna, contemplative mood, cream white, dusty rose, gallery piece, Gorman lithograph, high desert, multiple figures, Native American art, Navajo women, neutral palette, no landscape detail, R.C. Gorman, Southwest fine art, standing figures, stately mood
