Dolly Nez

Dolly Nez (1988) is a striking R.C. Gorman lithograph celebrating a standing Navajo woman adorned with authentic cultural dress. She wears a magnificent striped blanket featuring horizontal bands of vivid colors in coral red, saffron yellow, cobalt blue, and forest green, paired with a flowing deep purple skirt and delicate turquoise pendant earrings. Against a dark purplish background, the figure radiates strength and cultural pride. Gorman’s meticulous rendering of the textile patterning and jewelry demonstrates his deep respect and knowledge of Navajo material culture. This work stands as a powerful portrait and a celebration of Navajo women’s presence and dignity.