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Man On A Bridge Medium (2008) - Signed Print by Bob Dylan 2008 - MyArtBroker

Man On A Bridge Medium (2008)
Signed Print

Bob Dylan

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77 x 56cm, Edition of 295, Giclée print

Medium: Giclée print

Edition size: 295

Year: 2008

Size: H 77cm x W 56cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

Last Auction: December 2023

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December 2023
Tate Ward Auctions
United Kingdom
£935
£1,100
£1,375
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Bob Dylan's Man On A Bridge Medium (2008) is a signed Giclée Print, estimated to be valued at £800 to £1,250. This artwork has an auction history of one sale on 7th December 2023. The average annual growth rate of this work is 8%. The hammer price for this sale was £935. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 295.

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Meaning & Analysis

Dylan's use of bold colours and expressive brushwork creates a striking contrast between the figure's vivid red coat, the surrounding urban environment, and the moody purple sky. The composition juxtaposes personal reflection with the complexity of city life, positioning the solitary figure as both observer and participant in the narrative, the subject of the viewer’s attention and also the lens through which we see the setting. Dylan's Expressionistic style emphasises emotional resonance over strict realism, with dynamic colour choices that invite deeper engagement with the emotions of the scene rather than the real details. The bridge setting reinforces themes of transition and contemplation that appear throughout Dylan's work across different mediums.

This piece forms part of the Drawn Blank series, documenting Dylan's observations during his tours between 1989 and 1992. The artwork's energy and spontaneity reflect Dylan's ability to capture fleeting moments and transform them into enduring visual statements. The recurring motif of the solitary observer, in all settings, serves as a metaphor for the artist's position in society, a theme that connects Dylan's visual art with his musical exploration of American culture and individual experience.