Taos Pueblo Woman St I

Taos Pueblo Woman St I, 1978, Lithograph by R.C. Gorman. This striking first state presents a standing Navajo woman in traditional dress rendered with elegant simplicity. The composition emphasizes a white head covering and upper garment rendered in clean, sparse lines, with the lower portion executed in bold vertical striations that evoke woven textile patterns. The face is rendered with subtle modeling, showing clear features and a contemplative expression. The graphic approach of State I prioritizes line work and compositional clarity, creating a bold statement about traditional dress and cultural identity. This foundational state precedes the colorful variations that follow. An essential piece for collectors of Gorman’s multi-state works and graphic lithography.