Mariposa St I

Mariposa (State I), 2005. A lithograph by R.C. Gorman depicting a contemplative Navajo woman in profile, head tilted back with serene expression, draped in a striking crimson garment accented with turquoise jewelry. She is seated upon an architectural form rendered in soft yellows and warm earth tones, with the composition suggesting both earthiness and ethereal grace. A delicate butterfly alights at her shoulder, symbolizing transformation and beauty. Gorman’s masterful use of warm and cool tones creates a nuanced emotional depth in this figural work. A must-have acquisition for collectors of Gorman lithographs, Southwest fine art, and Native American figurative prints.