Rosa, executed in 1980 oil pastel by R.C. Gorman, portrays a woman seated in quiet repose, wrapped in luminous layers of orange and cream. The soft, blended pastel medium allows Gorman to create subtle transitions in color and tone, evoking warmth and intimacy. The subject’s gentle expression and folded pose convey both vulnerability and inner calm. The warm palette of saffron orange and pale cream creates a harmonious, tender mood. Gorman’s mastery of the oil pastel medium is evident in the soft edges and glowing luminosity. A deeply personal work ideal for collectors of Gorman’s warm-toned figurative studies and explorations of solitude.
Oil Pastel, Original
Rosa
1980 R.C. Gorman oil pastel — Rosa, a seated woman wrapped in luminous orange and cream with gentle blended pastel. Tender warm-palette signed one-of-a-kind collector pastel.
SKU: rosa
Categories: Oil Pastel, Original
Tags: 1980, 1980s Gorman, blankets, burnt sienna, contemplative mood, cream, fine art pastel, gallery piece, Gorman oil pastel, Native American art, no landscape, R.C. Gorman, reclining figure, saffron yellow, signed original, sitting figure, Southwest fine art, tender mood, warm palette
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.
