Nazbah

Nazbah, a 1998 lithograph by R.C. Gorman, captures a Navajo woman viewed from behind, enveloped in a vibrant red blanket patterned with turquoise and white geometric designs characteristic of traditional Navajo weaving. The woman’s silhouette is dignified and commanding, her figure emerging from bold, angular motifs. She wears a teal-green skirt at the hem, and the overall composition is set against a deep purple twilight background. Gorman’s use of geometric precision in the textile patterns contrasts beautifully with the soft modeling of the figure. An outstanding collector’s print for those drawn to bold color, Native American textile traditions, and late-career Gorman masterworks.