Taos Man

Taos Man, 1972, Lithograph by R.C. Gorman. A striking portrait in black and white rendered with masterful chiaroscuro, this work presents a Navajo man wrapped in a white blanket against a deep charcoal gray background. The artist’s skillful handling of light and shadow creates powerful three-dimensional form, with the face rendered in sharp detail while the blanket glows luminously. The man’s contemplative gaze and solemn demeanor convey quiet dignity and introspection. This early work demonstrates Gorman’s genius for portraiture and his ability to capture the essence of character through carefully controlled contrast. A distinguished example for serious collectors of early Gorman lithographs and black-and-white printmaking from the 1970s.