Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
Captain America
Summary
"Captain America" is a 2018 screen print in an edition of 55, measuring 49 x 37 inches. Part of Mr. Brainwash's comic-book-inspired series, it features one of America's most recognizable superheroes and was offered in two variations, including a clean version alongside a more heavily worked treatment.
Why It Matters
The comic-cover series is one of Mr. Brainwash's most distinctive bodies of work, translating pulp-hero iconography into large-scale pop editions. Captain America, as a patriotic symbol, adds a layer of Americana to the artist's usual celebrity and love imagery, broadening his subject range into the superhero canon.
Collector Perspective
At 55 impressions and a large 49 x 37 inch format, this is a scarcer, higher-impact piece within the comic series. The two-variation structure matters: collectors should confirm which version they are acquiring, as the clean and worked treatments read very differently on the wall and can differ in desirability.
Historical Context
Superhero imagery has long been a fixture of pop art, from Roy Lichtenstein's comic panels forward. Mr. Brainwash's comic-cover series extends that tradition into the contemporary street-pop idiom, and Captain America's stature as a wartime-origin hero gives the subject added cultural weight in an American collecting context.
FAQ
How many variations exist?
The print was offered in two variations, including a clean version and a more heavily worked treatment.
What is the edition size?
It was issued in an edition of 55.
How large is the print?
It measures 49 x 37 inches.
What series does it belong to?
It is part of Mr. Brainwash's comic-book-inspired screen print series.
About the Artist
Mr. Brainwash is the pseudonym of Thierry Guetta, a French-born, Los Angeles-based street artist who rose to prominence through Banksy's 2010 documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop. Originally a videographer who filmed street artists including Shepard Fairey and Banksy, Guetta reinvented himself as an artist, staging his ambitious 2008 debut show "Life Is Beautiful" in Los Angeles. His work draws heavily on pop-art appropriation, remixing icons such as Warhol, Einstein, Charlie Chaplin, and spray-paint splatters. He has produced album art and large-scale exhibitions across the U.S. and Europe.
Collecting Mr Brainwash at Gauntlet Gallery
What Mr. Brainwash prints should I buy first?
Start with hand-finished screenprints and stencil works from his named exhibitions, where each impression is signed, numbered, and often uniquely embellished with spray-paint or stamps. Smaller editions and show-related pieces from "Life Is Beautiful" and later gallery runs are the most recognizable entry points. At Gauntlet Gallery we prioritize pieces with clean condition and complete signing.
How is authenticity documented?
Gauntlet Gallery sells Mr. Brainwash works with documented studio provenance and the artist's own signature, numbering, and thumbprint or stamp where present. We photograph the exact piece you receive, including signature and edition details, so what you verify is what ships.
What drives value?
Value is driven by edition size, whether the piece is hand-embellished versus a flat print, subject popularity, condition, and provenance tied to a documented exhibition. Signed, low-numbered, and uniquely finished impressions command the strongest premiums.