Poblana

Poblana by R.C. Gorman, 1982, a sensual lithograph rendered in flowing watercolor and ink techniques. The reclining Navajo woman is enveloped in a luminous blue and mauve shawl that drapes across the composition like brushstrokes of color. Her contemplative gaze and relaxed pose convey both vulnerability and strength. The cool blue-purple tones dominate, creating an evening or twilight mood. Gorman’s layering of transparent hues builds a rich, emotional space. The figure against the neutral ground becomes a study in form, light, and the dialogue between body and fabric. A masterwork for collectors of Gorman’s color studies and figurative abstraction.