Taos Pueblo Woman St III

Taos Pueblo Woman St III, 1978, Lithograph by R.C. Gorman. The dramatic third state of this composition transforms the entire mood through the introduction of a rich cobalt blue background that creates striking contrast and visual intensity. The figure now wears a black blanket richly embellished with red and green embroidered flowers, suggesting traditional decorative practices. The lower garment displays pink and mauve striped textile work. Against the deep blue ground, the figure becomes monumental and powerful, celebrating the beauty of traditional textiles and adornment. This final state showcases Gorman’s mastery of color theory and his understanding of how background color fundamentally changes a composition’s emotional impact. A premier piece for collectors of multi-state lithographs and commanding Southwest art.