Woman In Red Lion Pub (2008 Portfolio)
Woman In Red Lion Pub (2008 Portfolio)
Signed Print
Bob Dylan
77 x 56cm, Edition of 295, Giclée print, 2008
£2,700-£4,000
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Meaning & Analysis
Believed to have been sketched while Dylan was touring Blackpool, England, in the early 1990s, Woman In Red Lion Pub presents a mysterious figure waiting at a bar, viewed from behind. The 2008 portfolio offers this image in multiple colour variations, each creating a distinct personality for the woman and influencing the emotional atmosphere, all while maintaining the subject's compelling anonymity.
Woman In Red Lion Pub is a prime example of Dylan's habit of painting unidentifiable figures; in this case, even her face is kept hidden. The woman's silhouette and choice of dress and hat reveal what American author Marisha Pessl described as “her power and sturdy elegance, qualities she herself seems unaware of”. The viewer is invited to know the character better than herself, allowing her to become a symbol in which every viewer can see themselves. Dylan's style employs bold contours and dynamic colour choices that vary across different versions of the work, from warm pub atmospheres to cooler, more contemplative settings.
The 2008 release coincided with Dylan receiving the Pulitzer Prize Special Citation in April, making him the first rock and roll artist to receive this honour for his impact on American music and culture, particularly through the extraordinary poetic power of his lyrics. This recognition provided crucial context for the serious reception of his art, which began around the same time in 2008 when Dylan made his first foray into the world of fine art publishing.
