Mother and Child, 1977, lithograph by R.C. Gorman. This exquisite lithograph portrays the quiet strength and tenderness of Navajo motherhood. A mother kneels in graceful repose, dressed in white, her arms cradling a small child with infinite care. The composition is spare and powerful, allowing the viewer to focus entirely on the figures and their emotional connection. Dark background strokes define the intimate space while the cream ground bathes the subjects in luminous quietness. Gorman’s approach to form and his sensitivity to human gesture create a work that transcends specific narrative to speak to universal themes of protection, love, and cultural continuity.
Mother and Child
1977 R.C. Gorman lithograph — a Navajo mother kneels in white, arms around her small child in quiet strength. Spare, luminous 1970s mother-and-child signed collector print.
Stone Lithograph: Hand-pulled from an artist-prepared stone or plate, this medium carries visible evidence of the printmaking process and is central to many R.C. Gorman editions.
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| Dimensions | 22 × 30 in |
|---|---|
| Edition | 75 |
| Release Year | 1977 |
| Medium | Stone Lithograph |
