Shima (My Mother), rendered in 1974 oil pastel by R.C. Gorman, presents a seated woman lost in contemplative repose. Her dark hair frames a downturned face as she sits wrapped in a cream-colored blanket, her bare feet visible below. The soft palette of warm skin tones and pale drapery creates a gentle, intimate mood, while Gorman’s characteristic refinement of line and subtle modeling bring the figure into poignant focus. The melancholic atmosphere conveys deep introspection and familial connection. Perfect for collectors seeking early Gorman oil pastels, Southwest figurative art, and works exploring Native American themes with sensitivity and grace.
Oil Pastel, Original
Shima (My Mother)
1974 R.C. Gorman oil pastel — Shima (My Mother). A seated woman with downturned face in a cream blanket with warm skin tones. Signed intimate one-of-a-kind collector pastel.
SKU: shima-my-mother
Categories: Oil Pastel, Original
Tags: 1970s Gorman, 1974, contemplative mood, cream and tan, figurative art, gallery piece, Gorman original, intimate study, Native American art, Navajo woman, no landscape, oil pastel, R.C. Gorman, seated figure, signed original, Southwest fine art, tender mood, warm palette
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Oil Pastel: A direct original medium with dense pigment, soft blending, and visible hand-applied texture.
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