


Man with Snake (Blue and Yellow)
1990
Man with Snake (Blue and Yellow) is a 1990 color lithograph by John Baldessari that combines photographic imagery with graphic abstraction in vibrant chromatic tones. The work explores the visual and conceptual relationships between figural representation and bold color fields, typical of Baldessari's multimedia approach to printmaking. The blue and yellow palette creates dynamic contrast and energy within the composition while interacting with the representational elements. This lithograph demonstrates Baldessari's interest in how color, photography, and abstraction can coexist and interact meaningfully within a single artwork. The piece reflects the artist's decades long investigation into the boundaries between different artistic mediums and visual languages.
- Medium
- lithograph in colors on Arches 88
- Dimensions
Notes
Signed and numbered to lower edge ‘120/170 Baldessari’ with publisher's blindstamp. This work is number 120 from the edition of 170 printed and published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles.
🔨 Auction Lot
Editions & Works on Paper
April 16, 2026
Estimate: $800 – $1,200
Lot 189
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