Marcella St I

Marcella St I, 1980, by R.C. Gorman, portrays a seated woman in profile, rendered in dramatic deep reds and burgundy against a cream ground. The figure wears a richly textured red garment that envelops her form, while her face and hands emerge with careful modeling in warmer tones. The composition emphasizes silhouette and fabric texture, with Gorman’s characteristic use of bold color to convey presence and dignity. This is State I of the Marcella series, a foundational version establishing the pose and color relationships. The lithograph exemplifies Gorman’s portrait practice and his command of the medium. Essential for collectors of Gorman’s numbered states, lithographs, and contemporary Native American portraiture.