Woman with Basket

Woman with Basket, 1970 lithograph by R.C. Gorman, showcases the artist’s ability to unite figure and artifact in harmonious composition. The woman, rendered in warm peachy and cream tones, kneels and displays a striking geometric Navajo basket with bold black and yellow patterns. Her navy-blue garment, red belt, and turquoise jewelry are rendered with careful attention to cultural authenticity and color harmony. The work exemplifies Gorman’s respect for traditional crafts and his elevated treatment of Native women as subjects of artistic importance.