Indian Market

Indian Market, 1984 lithograph by R.C. Gorman, celebrates the gathering of two figures—their foreheads touching in an intimate moment of communion—surrounded by the crafted heritage of their community. Both wear traditional Navajo textiles in warm reds, oranges, and purples, their bowed posture conveying shared purpose and reverence. Arranged around them are three Pueblo ceramic vessels in cream, rust, and geometric patterns, symbolizing the market’s abundance of handmade wares. The composition unfolds against a glowing sunset gradient, with the sky shifting from pink to lavender to pale blue, evoking the golden hour when traders and families gather. Gorman’s handling of textile pattern and ceramic form demonstrates his deep knowledge of Southwest material culture. An essential piece for collectors of Gorman’s market and community scenes, Pueblo pottery imagery, and Native American fine art.