Night Watch

Night Watch, a 1992 R.C. Gorman lithograph, presents a striking assembly of five Navajo women standing vigil under a profound starry night sky. Rendered in rich chromatic harmony, each figure wears traditional clothing in complementary colors—deep blues, vibrant orange, soft pinks, and magenta—creating a visual symphony against the starlit indigo background. The night sky transitions from deep blue at the apex to lighter blue near the horizon, dotted with white stars. Below, the figures stand on warm sandy desert ground with hints of purple shadow. Each woman is rendered with Gorman’s characteristic sensitive line work and volumetric form, their faces contemplative and turned slightly upward. The composition celebrates Navajo women’s strength and spiritual presence. This large-scale lithograph is a signature Gorman work, prized by collectors of indigenous art and Southwestern fine art.