Navajo Madonna (1967) is an acrylic work that radiates warmth and spiritual significance, depicting a woman cradling an infant in her arms with intimate tenderness. The vibrant orange and red tones dominate the composition, creating a glowing aura around mother and child. Gorman’s acrylic technique brings richness and immediacy to the figural forms, while the close proximity of the two faces emphasizes the profound bond of family. This early work demonstrates the artist’s ability to transform indigenous motherhood into universal spiritual imagery.
Acrylic, Original
Navajo Madonna
1967 R.C. Gorman acrylic — a Navajo mother cradles an infant in glowing orange and red tones. Early-career one-of-a-kind signed original celebrating spiritual family bonds.
SKU: navajo-madonna-1967
Categories: Acrylic, Original
Tags: 1960s Gorman, 1967, fine art acrylic, gallery piece, Gorman acrylic, joyous mood, Native American art, Navajo mother and child, orange, R.C. Gorman, red, signed original, Southwest fine art, standing figure, tender mood, warm palette
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