Prayer by R.C. Gorman, a tender oil pastel rendering of a seated Navajo woman in profile, her head bowed in quiet contemplation or spiritual devotion. Wrapped in flowing white garments, she sits with hands clasped, embodying the sacred gesture of prayer. Gorman’s soft handling of the pastel medium creates gentle tonal transitions that suggest both physical form and emotional interiority. The neutral background allows the figure to command full attention. The composition radiates peacefulness, dignity, and spiritual presence. A deeply moving work for collectors seeking Gorman’s spiritual dimensions and those appreciating intimate explorations of faith and cultural practice in Southwest fine art.
Oil Pastel, Original
Prayer
R.C. Gorman oil pastel — Prayer. A seated Navajo woman in profile, head bowed and hands clasped in white garments. Sacred, signed one-of-a-kind original pastel collector work.
SKU: prayer
Categories: Oil Pastel, Original
Tags: contemplative mood, fine art pastel, gallery piece, Gorman original, Native American art, Navajo woman, no landscape, oil pastel, prayer pose, R.C. Gorman, signed original, sitting figure, Southwest fine art, spiritual mood, warm palette, white garments
Original unavailable
This piece is no longer available as an original.
About this medium
Oil Pastel: A direct original medium with dense pigment, soft blending, and visible hand-applied texture.
Read the Oil Pastel guideRecreation Options / Giclées
Giclée price:
—
Pricing and shipping are calculated based on your selection.
