Singing Women, St I, 1981, Lithograph, by R.C. Gorman
Singing Women, State I is an Original Lithograph by Navajo Artist R.C. Gorman produced in 1981 with Western Graphics Workshop.
This example is number 84 of an edition of 160 and is professionally float framed. Note that the lithograph has fallen in the current photo, but is being re-framed and will arrive ready-to-hang.
Singing Women was created as an original oil painting in 1980 and licensed for the New Mexico Music Festival's 3rd Season, in Taos, poster. The process of Gorman's lithography does not create an original per se. However, Gorman would typically create one or several studies or sketches leading into his lithographs. Drawing for the Singing Women lithograph began in 1980 with Wester Graphics Workshop in Albuquerque, NM and completed in 1981 with the final signing and release to the public.
Compare to the Navajo Gallery price of $4,800 (unframed).
July 26, 1931 - November 3, 2005
Chinle, Arizona | Taos (Albuquerque), New Mexico
Roudolf Carl Gorman, My uncle, better known as R.C. Gorman was dubbed "The Picasso of American Indian Art" by the New York Times after participating in the MET's “Masterworks from the Museum of the American Indian” Show in 1973. He was the only living artist included in the show and his artwork was selected for both the front and back cover of the show’s catalogue.
His work spans over 5 decades and includes many mediums including pastel, lithography, serigraphy, bronze, oil, acrylic, ceramic, cast-paper, etched glass, and tapestry. His style is distinct but varied. Perhaps best known for his colorful and vibrant depictions of Native Life, particularly of Navajo, Pueblo and Hispanic Women, R.C.'s art also includes many explorations of traditional-everyday as well as ceremonial Navajo life. His work and style continuously evolved. R.C. Gorman’s art continues to be cherished throughout the world.
