Esta St I

Esta, State I, 1981 Serigraph by R.C. Gorman. A Navajo woman sits with composed grace, wrapped in a stunning traditional blanket featuring bold horizontal stripes in crimson red and cream alternating with dark blue geometric diamond and cross motifs. The blanket dominates the composition, showcasing traditional textile patterns. She wears a deep blue top and extends her legs serenely. Her expression is introspective and calm, rendered with Gorman’s signature refined linear style. The background is a soft mauve pink that complements the warm reds and cool blues of the textile. This is State I, identifiable by the mauve background. A superb example of Gorman’s serigraph technique and his celebration of Navajo weaving traditions.