Wailing Woman

Wailing Woman, 1976, lithograph by R.C. Gorman. An emotionally powerful study executed in bold pencil and ink linework, depicting a woman with head thrown back in an expressive gesture of grief, anguish, or spiritual ecstasy. Her hair flows dramatically, and her face is rendered with raw emotion and authentic vulnerability. The stark cream background focuses attention entirely on the figure and her emotional intensity. This work exemplifies Gorman’s ability to capture the full spectrum of human emotion and spiritual expression. A profound acquisition for collectors of expressive figurative art and Gorman’s most emotionally charged works.