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Threatening Skies
Signed Print

Bob Dylan

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76 x 58cm, Edition of 295, Giclée print

Medium: Giclée print

Edition size: 295

Year: 2019

Size: H 76cm x W 58cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

Last Auction: June 2024

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June 2024
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United Kingdom
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$2,500
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Bob Dylan's Threatening Skies (signed) is a Giclée print from 2019, estimated to be worth between £700 and £1,050. This artwork has been sold once at auction since its entry to the market on 18th June 2024. Over the past five years, the hammer price has shown positive growth and the average annual growth rate is 12%. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 295.

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Meaning & Analysis

Threatening Skies depicts a contemplative rural scene where dramatic skies dominate, embodying Dylan's longstanding fascination with weather as metaphorical language. The composition features rustic buildings and a windmill, elements that evoke a sense of Americana, a recurring theme in Dylan’s work. Dylan's technique demonstrates influences from French Impressionism and German Expressionism, using a subtle and sophisticated colour palette that creates a mood of contemplation that is reflected in his music. The meteorological imagery of the title also connects to Dylan's musical career, particularly songs like Chimes of Freedom, where he describes severe weather with poetic precision. This visual representation of threatening skies operates as cultural archaeology, documenting Dylan's perception of post-war America through landscapes that exist away from commercial tourism routes. The work exemplifies The Beaten Path series' exploration of American identity through visual narrative, positioning Dylan as both travelling observer and cultural commentator who finds profound meaning in overlooked locations.

  • 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.

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