Waiting Woman, 1994, oil pastel by R.C. Gorman. A striking figure study rendered in soft, lyrical tones, depicting a woman in profile with her head tilted back in a pose of openness or contemplation. She wears a flowing purple wrap draped over a pink skirt, creating a graceful silhouette. The pale pink background echoes the warmth of her clothing while maintaining soft, dreamy quality. Gorman’s masterful use of oil pastel creates luminous color transitions and an intimate, immediate feeling. The work suggests vulnerability and grace, making it a powerful addition to collections of Gorman’s most expressive and emotional figurative works.
Waiting Woman
1994 R.C. Gorman oil pastel — Waiting Woman. A figure in purple over pink skirt with head tilted back on soft pink. Signed one-of-a-kind dreamy collector pastel.
Oil Pastel: A direct original medium with dense pigment, soft blending, and visible hand-applied texture.
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