Navajo Woman St III, created in 1977, marks the third iteration in R.C. Gorman’s multi-state lithographic exploration of Navajo feminine beauty and cultural identity. The composition preserves the noble profile, the dark hair bound with white wrappings, and the turquoise earrings that evoke Southwest jewelry traditions. In this state, Gorman continues to evolve the plate’s tonal values, strengthening contrasts and refining the cross-hatching that models the face and shoulders. The subject’s white or cream garment and the minimal background remain consistent elements, creating a timeless portrait that focuses entirely on the subject’s spiritual presence and inherent dignity. A must-have for collectors studying Gorman’s sophisticated approach to the print medium and Native American cultural representation.
Stone Lithograph, Original
Navajo Woman St III
1977 R.C. Gorman lithograph, State III — the noble profile deepens with stronger contrasts and crosshatching. Signed third state in the celebrated multi-state series.
SKU: navajo-woman-st-iii
Categories: Stone Lithograph, Original
Tags: 1970s Gorman, 1977 Gorman, collector print, contemplative mood, cool palette, fine art lithograph, gallery piece, Gorman lithograph, lithograph, Native American art, Navajo woman, neutral palette, no landscape, profile portrait, R.C. Gorman, signed and numbered, Southwest fine art, standing figure, State III, state variation, stately mood, turquoise jewelry, white clothing
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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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