A rare abstract painting by Bob Dylan (circa 1968) is up for sale, featuring a vibrant abstract composition filled with musical notes, animals, and a prominent central figure of a bull. There is also a red outline of a man in a brimmed hat, reflecting Dylan’s self-image during that era, reminiscent of his “Nashville Skyline” album cover.
“Bob Dylan’s visual art, like his music, draws from a deep well of cultural and personal expression. This painting from his Woodstock years is particularly evocative, capturing the vibrant and transformative spirit of the 60s,” explained Bobby Livingston of RR Auction, which has the work for sale.
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That’s a great painting, regardless of who created it. I really like that.
Interesting blog! I enjoy Bob Dylan from time to time.
Thanks for the comment, appreciated. And please come back again!
Chris Lovie-Tyler, in one of those moments of synchronicity, shortly after I posted my earlier comment, I saw this on a daily art newsletter I get and had to post the link: https://artdaily.cc/news/169392/Recently-discovered-rare-and-unknown-handwritten-lyrics-penned-by-Bob-Dylan-to-hit-the-auction-block
Fascinating! Obviously diamonds in the rough (😆), but you can tell it’s Dylan’s work.
I love the Infidels album, lyrically and musically. A few weeks ago, I played Jokerman over and over. That song in particular, really hits me emotionally.
I didn’t realise he’d been painting that long, but I was blown away when I saw some of his more recent paintings of the American landscape. And his scrap-metal sculptures—amazing!
On top of that, I just visited his art website and discovered he has his own collection of whiskies, called Heaven’s Door!
He really is a Renaissance man.
Yes, definitely a Renaissance man. I’m a fan of his art too, but I’m most blown away by his lyrics, which are brilliant, of course. Thanks for your commentary, appreciated.
A nice piece.