Passing Time

Passing Time, R.C. Gorman ink drawing, presents three Navajo figures huddled together in white blankets, rendered with dramatic charcoal and wash creating a moody, introspective atmosphere. The darkened background emphasizes the pale forms of the figures, their faces bowed and turned inward in contemplation or rest. The composition conveys intimacy, vulnerability, and the quiet moments of everyday life—perhaps waiting, resting, or sharing silent companionship. Gorman’s expressive ink technique captures emotional nuance through gestural mark-making; the figures emerge from shadow with tender immediacy. The work embodies his profound ability to find nobility and beauty in the private, unhurried moments of Navajo existence. Highly valued by collectors appreciating his drawing practice.