Homage to Navajo Women [suite of five lithographs]
by Gorman, R. C
- Used
- very good
- Paperback
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
-
Beloit, Wisconsin, United States
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About This Item
Phoenix, AZ: Art Consultants, Ltd., 1972. R. C. (Rudolph Carl) Gorman, (1931-2005) was born in Chinle, AZ, on the Navajo reservation. The son of Carl Gorman, a noted Navajo painter, R. C. Gorman was one of the first Native American artists to receive widespread recognition. A painter, sculptor, and lithographer, he was best known for his powerful images of Navajo women. Working with the Tamarind Institute in Albuquerque, he created this suite of 5 lithographs, titled 'Homage to Navajo Women', in 1972. The edition was limited to 70 impressions, with each print in this set numbered 7/70. They are printed on Arches buff, deckle edged paper, and measure 22 x 30". Each lithograph is signed by the artist on the lower left. The titles of the prints are: 'Young Navajo Woman', 'Corn Mother', 'Walking Women', 'Mother & Child', and 'Noon Meditation'. Included with the set is the original title page, as well as the tirage page providing information about the edition. It is rare to find this important, early suite in its entirety. These lithographs are not framed, and have never been mounted. All are in very good condition.. Signed by Illustrator. First Edition. Unbound. Very Good. Illus. by R. C. Gorman. 22 by 30 inches.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Bookworks MWABA, IOBA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- p0832osjk
- Title
- Homage to Navajo Women [suite of five lithographs]
- Author
- Gorman, R. C
- Illustrator
- R. C. Gorman
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Art Consultants, Ltd.
- Place of Publication
- Phoenix, AZ
- Date Published
- 1972
- Keywords
- Art, Lithographs, Lithography, Native Americans, American Indians, Navajo, Women, Western Americana, Prints
- Size
- 22 by 30 inches
Terms of Sale
Bookworks MWABA, IOBA
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About the Seller
Bookworks MWABA, IOBA
Biblio member since 2006
Beloit, Wisconsin
About Bookworks MWABA, IOBA
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