Gallery Exhibition Poster Appraisal

R.C. Gorman Rio Grande Gallery Exhibition Poster

This item is a framed exhibition poster by renowned Navajo artist R.C. Gorman, specifically for an event at the Rio Grande Gallery in Santa Fe, N.M., dated June 26, 1987. The artwork depicted on the poster is a classic Gorman style, featuring a seated female figure wrapped in a vibrant blue blanket with darker blue stripes, set against a pinkish-red background. The figure's face is subtly rendered, with soft features and downcast eyes, characteristic of Gorman's focus on Native American women. The poster itself has a wide white border at the bottom, which contains the prominent text: 'RIO GRANDE GALLERY', 'R.C. GORMAN', and 'SANTA FE, N.M. JUNE 26, 1987'. The text is in a dark, presumably black or very dark blue, sans-serif font. Above this white border, there's a matting border in a dark green color, which frames the central artwork. The poster is housed within a simple, narrow gold-toned metal frame, likely aluminum. The overall condition appears good from the visible angle, with no immediate signs of creasing, tears, or significant fading in the artwork or text. The frame also appears intact with no major dents or scratches. The artwork's color palette is rich and earthy, typical of Southwestern art, and the abstract yet recognizable form of the woman suggests a blend of modernist and indigenous influences. The presence of the exhibition details makes this more than just a decorative print, giving it historical and collectible value related to Gorman's career and specific gallery showings. The quality of the print appears good, with clear reproduction of the original artwork's colors and textures, suggesting it was produced as a professional exhibition poster.