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32 x 61cm, Edition of 495, Lithograph
Medium: Lithograph
Edition size: 495
Year: 2020
Size: H 32cm x W 61cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
Last Auction: June 2023
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Featuring a woman holding playing cards, this lithograph print connects to Dylan's deep fascination with symbolism and chance that permeated his mid-1970s period. The artwork makes literal the card imagery from his 1966 song by the same name, transforming romantic pursuit into visual meditation on fate and fortune. The print was released in an unusually large edition of 495 in 2020, as part of Dylan’s Mondo Scripto series.
I Want You demonstrates Dylan's understanding that songs and visual art share identical narrative foundations. The finely detailed drawing of a woman with playing cards literalises the gambling metaphors embedded in American folk traditions, where romantic pursuit mirrors games of chance. Dylan's incorporation of handwritten lyrics on the opposite side creates an intimate dialogue between his musical and visual practice, guiding the viewers' understanding of his lyrics in a systematic way, as is typical of the Mondo Scripto series. On the surface, the cards represent fate and possibility, while their undertones speak more directly to Dylan’s broader exploration of American cultural mythology, where gamblers become romanticised outlaws.
His raw, energetic style, still visible even in a monochrome sketch, is also influenced by Folk Art and Americana, giving authenticity to often cliched themes of desire and uncertainty. This piece connects Dylan's Blonde on Blonde period with his 2000s artistic output, demonstrating the continuity of his vision across media and decades. The work invites contemplation on the role of chance in human relationships whilst celebrating the storytelling traditions that inform both his musical and visual expression.
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.