R.C. Gorman Art
1931-2005
Rudolph Carl Gorman, known as R.C. Gorman, was born on July 26, 1931, in Chinle, Arizona, on the Navajo Nation. He was of Navajo heritage, which profoundly influenced his artistic style and subjects. Gorman's father, Carl Nelson Gorman, was also an artist and a significant influence on his early artistic development.
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 blends Navajo traditions with modern techniques.to
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Artist: R.C. Gorman
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.
Category
1990s Folk Art R.C. Gorman Art
Materials
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 R.C. Gorman Art
Materials
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 R.C. Gorman Art
Materials
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$200 Sale Price
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" 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
Category
20th Century R.C. Gorman Art
Materials
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.
Category
20th Century R.C. Gorman Art
Materials
Lithograph
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“Night Song, 1991”
By R.C. Gorman
Located in Warren, NJ
R.C. Gorman “Night Song, 1991” ceramic vase . In good condition some minor paint loss . measures 18x12
Category
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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...
Category
1980s R.C. Gorman Art
Materials
Lithograph
“Santa Fe Woman”
By R.C. Gorman
Located in Warren, NJ
Rc Gorman 1978 lithograph “Santa Fe Woman” printers proof only 3 made. in excellent condition. 37 x 31
Category
1970s R.C. Gorman Art
Materials
Lithograph
“The Joke State ii”
By R.C. Gorman
Located in Warren, NJ
This is an RC Gorman ceramic vase signed and numbered “The Joke State ii”. In good condition. Measures 10x9
Category
20th Century R.C. Gorman Art
Materials
Clay
"Laughing Sisters" by R. C. Gorman signed bronze sculpture on wooden base
By R.C. Gorman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Laughing Sisters" bronze sculpture on wooden base by artist R. C. Gorman. Signed R.C. Gorman, dated '81 and annotated E.P.I. near base. Artist's proof Edition Press Impression aside...
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1980s Tribal R.C. Gorman Art
Materials
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Chili Rojo, 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...
Category
1990s Folk Art R.C. Gorman Art
Materials
Ceramic
"March to Bosque Redondo" Abstract Modern Figure Drawing of the Navajo People
By R.C. Gorman
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract modern figurative drawing by Native American artist R.C. Gorman. The work features a large group of faceless figures representing the Navajo people who were forcefully remov...
Category
1960s Modern R.C. Gorman Art
Materials
Paper, Crayon, Pastel
Artistic Gallery/Scottsdale, Arizona-February 17th, 1983
By R.C. Gorman
Located in Chesterfield, MI
R.C. GORMAN (Native American, 1931-2005). Artistic Gallery/Scottsdale, Arizona-February 17th, 1983 Event Poster. Poster measures 32 x 24 inches and i...
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1980s R.C. Gorman Art
Materials
Lithograph
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
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- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022R.C. Gorman was a famed Native American sculptor, painter and lithographer. He primarily painted Indigenous women in bold colors and fluid forms. You can shop a selection of pieces by R.C. Gorman from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Native American artist, R.C. Gorman is well-known for his paintings of people from the Navajo Nation, most frequently women. Gorman has said that he liked to capture the beauty and the strength of Navajo women as a universal representation of all females. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.