John Baldessari's Nose/Silhouette: Violet from 2010 combines lithography and screenprinting techniques to create a sophisticated color composition. The work plays with geometric abstraction and figural references through its title and imagery. The violet color palette creates a distinctive visual identity for the piece. Baldessari's approach demonstrates his longstanding interest in language, form, and conceptual art. The combination of two printmaking methods showcases technical mastery and artistic intention.