Paloma, 1986, R.C. Gorman lithograph, portrays a kneeling Navajo woman cradling a vibrant red Acoma pottery olla adorned with traditional geometric motifs in golden yellow. Her gaze is directed inward, contemplating the precious vessel she holds, symbolizing the continuity between contemporary Native people and ancestral artistic traditions. The warm ochre tones of her skin contrast beautifully against the cool turquoise-green background. Gorman captures the delicate interaction between figure and object, the woman’s reverent posture suggesting the cultural significance of pottery in Navajo and pueblo communities. The lithographic medium allows for rich color saturation and subtle modeling of form. A poignant celebration of indigenous craft and cultural pride.
Stone Lithograph, Original
Paloma
1986 R.C. Gorman lithograph — a kneeling Navajo woman cradles a red Acoma olla with golden geometric motifs on a turquoise ground. Signed ancestral-tradition collector print.
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About this medium
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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| Dimensions | 34 × 27 in |
|---|---|
| Edition | 200 |
| Release Year | 1986 |
| Medium | Stone Lithograph |
