Summer Storm

Summer Storm, 1981, R.C. Gorman lithograph depicts two figures wrapped in blankets seated together in the high desert landscape, their forms rendered in warm orange, coral, and peach tones against a dramatic backdrop of purple and blue mesas. The subtle atmospheric perspective creates depth while the soft palette evokes the quality of light during sunset or sunrise in the Southwest. The composition suggests companionship and shared experience while maintaining Gorman’s characteristic focus on the dignity and presence of his subjects. The distant landscape anchors the work in Navajo homeland and the eternal beauty of red rock country. An exceptional work for collectors seeking Gorman’s landscape and figure synthesis.