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Who was the famous artist Gorman?
The famous artist Gorman was R. C. Gorman. Rudolph Carl Gorman, known as R. C. Gorman, was born on July 26, 1931, in Chinle, Arizona, in the Navajo Nation. He was of Navajo heritage, which profoundly influenced his artistic style and subjects. Gorman attended Arizona State College (now Northern Arizona University) and later studied art at Mexico City College under a scholarship. His exposure to Mexican muralists like Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siqueiros deeply influenced his work, contributing to his distinctive style that blended Navajo traditions with modern techniques. Shop a range of R. C. Gorman art on 1stDibs.
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Women from Salt River, Lithograph by R.C. Gorman
By R.C. Gorman
Located in Long Island City, NY
An original hand-signed lithograph by Native American artist, RC Gorman. Numbered AP 15.
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1990s Folk Art Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Chili Verde, Nude Folk Art Ceramic Dish by RC Gorman
By R.C. Gorman
Located in Long Island City, NY
Limited edition cast ceramic dish with a hand-carved image of a nude woman tapering into the shape of a chili pepper. This sculpture by Indigenous American artist RC Gorman is signed...
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1990s Folk Art Nude Sculptures

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Ceramic

White Buffalo Gallery-Wichita, Kansas
By R.C. Gorman
Located in Chesterfield, MI
R.C. GORMAN (Native American, 1931-2005). White Buffalo Gallery-Wichita, Kansas Event Poster. Print measures 29 x 21 inches and is Unframed. Plate signed. The date of creation is 197...
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1970s Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

" Khisani's Belt "
By R.C. Gorman
Located in Warren, NJ
Rc Gorman " Khisani's Belt " signed and numbered . The number is ctp meaning color trail proof. Measures 46x39
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20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

“Secrets”
By R.C. Gorman
Located in Warren, NJ
R.C. Gorman "Secrets". Lithograph Pencil Signed And Dated . In good condition measures 63x48. Buyer must cover delivery service to designation due to size.
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20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Natural Beauty, Framed Modern Lithograph by RC Gorman
By R.C. Gorman
Located in Long Island City, NY
A woman in a pink shirt and yellow skirt crouches to fit within the frame of the image, her hands tenderly holding up her face as she looks off to the left. Gorman has caught this fi...
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1980s Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

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