First Snow

First Snow, 1994, a romantic lithograph by R.C. Gorman that captures a Navajo woman in red and coral wrapping standing against a starlit desert night before a distinctive pink adobe church crowned with fresh snow. The composition blends architectural and landscape elements with Gorman’s signature figural grace: her flame-hued shawl and mustard-yellow skirt contrast dramatically with the cool purple mesas and turquoise twilight sky scattered with stars. The play of cold and warmth, sacred space and solitary contemplation, exemplifies Gorman’s emotional depth. Perfect for collectors seeking Native American fine art, Gorman lithographs, and Southwest prints that celebrate cultural heritage and landscape.