Yossi St II

Yossi St II, 1978, R.C. Gorman, lithograph, State II, reinterprets the same kneeling composition as State I, but with the figure now rendered in cream and off-white garments rather than rust tones. The pose remains identically introspective and emotionally charged, with the forward bend and downward gaze conveying the same sense of vulnerable contemplation. By changing the garment color while preserving the figure’s posture and spatial relationships, Gorman demonstrates how a single underlying composition can carry different emotional resonance through chromatic variation. This lithographic state study reveals Gorman’s experimental approach and his deep engagement with color theory and emotional expression. The State II version offers collectors an alternative interpretation of the same subject, providing insight into the artist’s creative process. Essential for State variation collectors and those studying Gorman’s printmaking techniques.