Winona St I

Woman Combing Hair State I (1981) is a delicate serigraph featuring a contemplative seated figure rendered in an economical but expressive line drawing technique. The composition shows a woman with her head tilted downward, her features suggested in warm sepia tones against a cream ground, while her body is defined by elegant flowing contours in black ink. A subtle magenta-pink wash applied to the hair and portions of the form adds warmth and dimensionality without overwhelming the composition’s inherent restraint. This State I variation preserves the work’s essential minimalism and graphic clarity. R.C. Gorman’s serigraphic approach here demonstrates his range beyond oil pastel, capturing intimate human gesture through line and selective color. Highly prized by collectors of limited-edition prints, graphic works, and Gorman’s early experimental output.