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Original artwork by Bob Dylan entitled ‘Cassandra,’ created in 2008 as part of his celebrated ‘Drawn Blank Series,’ accomplished in gouache and mixed media on 24 x 30 artist paper, signed at the bottom in paint by Dylan. Dylan's vivid artwork portrays the topless, ample-bosomed, red-haired 'Cassandra' against a bright purple background. Executed in a dramatic style, Dylan's bold and expressive gestural brushstrokes give the piece a sense of movement and emotion.
Notably, the composition brings to mind lyrics from some of Dylan's iconic songs, namely 'Girl from the North Country' ('Please see for me if her hair hangs long, / If it rolls and flows all down her breast / Please see for me if her hair hangs long, / That’s the way I remember her best') and 'Tangled Up In Blue' ('Early one mornin’ the sun was shinin’ / I was layin’ in bed / Wond’rin’ if she’d changed at all / If her hair was still red').
Professionally mounted and framed to museum standards by John Jones of London to an overall size of 31 x 37.5; the reverse bears the framer's labels and the label of Halcyon Gallery, London. In very fine condition.
Bob Dylan’s 'Drawn Blank Series' marks a significant chapter in his journey as a visual artist, showcasing his ability to translate his observations into expressive paintings. Originally created as sketches between 1989 and 1992 while touring across America, Europe, and Asia, these drawings were a means for Dylan to relax and refocus his mind.
In 2006, he began to revisit the collection, transforming his black-and-white sketches into vibrant watercolor and gouache paintings, each version exploring different moods and color palettes. The series debuted at the Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz museum in Germany before being exhibited at London’s Halcyon Gallery, where critics praised his bold use of color and emotive brushwork. Much like his music, Dylan’s artwork reflects his unique perspective on people, places, and the passage of time, solidifying his status as a multidisciplinary artist with a distinct and evolving visual style.
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