Marguerite

Marguerite, 1994, by R.C. Gorman, captures a seated woman enveloped in a luxurious blanket of blue and vibrant pink stripes, rendered in sumptuous oil pastel. The figure sits in a compact, introspective pose, her dark hair visible as she gazes downward, surrounded by the flowing fabric that billows around her form. Gorman’s oil pastel technique allows for rich color saturation and textural variety, the pigment layered to suggest fabric weight and folds. The composition conveys both comfort and contemplation, as if the woman finds solace and shelter within the striped blanket. The cool blue and warm pink create visual tension and harmony. A cherished work for collectors of Gorman oil pastels, intimate portraiture, and contemporary Southwest fine art.