Robert Highsmith “Native Woman in Profile” Limited Edition #7/50 — Signed, Framed

Limited edition print by acclaimed Southwestern watercolorist Robert Highsmith (American, b. 1949; AWS, NMWS), titled Native Woman in Profile. This beautifully rendered portrait depicts a Native American woman in traditional dress, her calm profile framed by delicately painted feathers, beadwork, and natural adornments. Highsmith’s nuanced control of watercolor tones and his characteristic warmth of palette bring exceptional realism and dignity to the subject.

Signed and numbered “Highsmith 7/50” in the lower right, this work is double matted and framed behind glass in a Rustic by Design frame that complements its natural tones. Highsmith, celebrated for his mastery of Southwestern imagery, is a member of the American Watercolor Society and New Mexico Watercolor Society, and was honored with the New Mexico Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts (2011).

An elegant and contemplative work, this piece captures both cultural heritage and the artist’s refined technical precision — a compelling addition to any fine art or regional collection.

Condition:

In good condition overall, with no remarkable damage. The matting and glazing are clean and clear, and the frame shows only minor wear consistent with age and display.

Dimensions:

Overall: 31.5" x 25.5"
Visible image: 20" x 14"

Robert Highsmith (American, b. 1949)

AWS, NMWS

Robert Highsmith is a distinguished American watercolorist whose work captures the spirit and landscape of the American Southwest with remarkable sensitivity and precision. Born in 1949, Highsmith studied at the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, Florida, and at New Mexico State University, where he developed the distinctive watercolor technique that has become his hallmark.

Working primarily in and around Las Cruces, New Mexico, Highsmith has built an enduring reputation for his luminous depictions of desert light, canyon vistas, adobe villages, and the quiet dignity of Native American subjects. His compositions balance the spontaneity of watercolor with a refined sense of structure and atmosphere, earning him wide respect among collectors and fellow artists alike.

A signature member of the American Watercolor Society (AWS) and the New Mexico Watercolor Society (NMWS), Highsmith’s work has been exhibited nationally and is represented in numerous public and private collections. In 2011, he received the New Mexico Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts, recognizing his lifetime contribution to Southwestern painting.

Highsmith continues to live and paint in New Mexico, where his art reflects both a deep reverence for the land and an intimate understanding of its cultural narratives.