Dad

Dad, a 2002 R.C. Gorman etching, is a remarkable profile portrait of an elder rendered with the artist’s distinctive etched linework and warm sanguine tones. The figure faces left with eyes closed, his features sculpted in terracotta and burnt sienna while his silver white hair sweeps back in loose strands. A field of dark hatched cross strokes surrounds the head and shoulders, giving the composition a sculptural weight reminiscent of old master portrait etchings. A muted sage green background sets off the warm flesh tones beautifully. Signed and dated by Gorman, this intimate character study is an essential acquisition for collectors of Gorman original etchings, Southwest portraiture, and Native American fine art prints.