Rainbow Jar

Rainbow Jar, 1982, a lithograph by R.C. Gorman, illustrates a woman wearing a traditional headwrap or hood rendered in periwinkle and lavender-blue textile tones. She cradles an exquisitely decorated pueblo jar with geometric patterns in warm browns and burnt sienna, establishing a dialogue between cool and warm palettes. Her posture conveys both pride and gentleness toward the vessel. The background suggests a desert landscape with horizon line implied. Gorman’s ability to render fabric, ceramics, and human form with equal sensitivity demonstrates his mastery of the lithographic medium. A key work for collectors interested in pueblo pottery traditions and female artisans.