Waterfall

Waterfall (1989) by R.C. Gorman depicts a serene Navajo woman resting beside a cascading desert waterfall, her long dark hair flowing loosely as she gazes downward in contemplation. She wears a bold red velvet blouse and pale skirt, anchored in the sandy earth, with an intricately patterned Native American woven basket placed beside her. The composition masterfully blends the figure with the dramatic red rock canyon landscape: layers of red, orange, and mauve canyon walls rise behind her, a turquoise pool reflects the cliffs, and the desert floor stretches in warm peachy tones. Gorman’s signature technique of bold outlines and saturated color creates an intimate moment within vast Southwest geography. A must-have acquisition for collectors of Gorman lithographs, Southwest fine art, and Native American figurative prints.