Sunday Afternoon (2010)
Sunday Afternoon (2010)
Signed Print
Bob Dylan
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61 x 46cm, Edition of 295, Giclée print
Medium: Giclée print
Edition size: 295
Year: 2010
Size: H 61cm x W 46cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
Last Auction: February 2019
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Meaning & Analysis
Sunday Afternoon captures a serene, hazy riverside scene painted in Dylan's early Impressionist style, created in 2010 during his intense period of landscape exploration. This work connects to the American plein air tradition whilst reflecting his systematic approach to documenting “the good old days” of small-town America.
Dylan's Sunday Afternoon features a tranquil riverside where boats gently float and trees frame the scene. The composition is one that Dylan revisited throughout his Drawn Blank print series, varying the colour palette, mood, season, and time in each. In this iteration, the artist employs light, dreamy blues and greens, evoking profound nostalgia and peace whilst capturing the essence of leisurely American culture. The riverside setting with boats echoes early-to-mid 20th century American leisure traditions, painted during the recovery period from the financial crisis when such nostalgic imagery provided cultural comfort.
His style and subject matter are both reminiscent of Impressionism, demonstrating his ability to preserve American cultural identity through borrowed and multifaceted artistic means. The piece was created during the same year as his Denmark exhibition of the Brazil Series, showing Dylan’s ongoing engagement with the significance of both American and international landscapes - each of which hold unique importance for residents. Sunday Afternoon reflects Dylan's belief that “the key to the future is in the remnants of the past,” bringing nostalgia for the romance of a more traditional history to the forefront.
American icon, Bob Dylan, has successfully established himself as a visual artist alongside his highly decorated musical career. Having formed a distinctive visual style, Dylan's art often mirrors the poetic and introspective nature of his music, reflecting his profound observations and reflections on the human experience. Drawing on every day experiences and objects, the artist's works are characterised by bold lines and washes of vibrant colour. Dylan's visual art has been featured in exhibitions around the world, allowing audiences to experience another facet of his creative genius and demonstrating the depth of his artistic versatility and creative expression.
