Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
President's Day - Chaplin
Summary
"President's Day - Chaplin" is a 2018 screen print in an edition of 50, measuring 22 x 18 inches. Part of Mr. Brainwash's President's Day series, this variant fuses George Washington with a Charlie Chaplin reference, one of the four poses the artist designed for the release.
Why It Matters
The Chaplin variant is the most surreal entry in the series, mashing the first president with silent-cinema iconography to create an unexpected hybrid. That kind of cross-referencing, layering two of the artist's favorite cultural touchstones into a single image, is a hallmark of Mr. Brainwash's remix approach.
Collector Perspective
At 50 impressions, the Chaplin variant appeals to collectors who enjoy the artist's more inventive mashups and to completists assembling the President's Day set. Because it bridges two subjects the artist treated separately elsewhere, it holds novelty value. Confirm the pose, signature, and numbering before buying.
Historical Context
Charlie Chaplin and George Washington are both entrenched American icons from very different eras, and combining them collapses political and cinematic history into a single pop gesture. Mr. Brainwash frequently blends cultural references this way, and the President's Day series gave him an occasion to do so overtly.
FAQ
What makes the Chaplin variant unusual?
It combines George Washington with a Charlie Chaplin reference, the most surreal pose in the series.
What is the edition size?
It was issued in an edition of 50.
What are the dimensions?
The print measures 22 x 18 inches.
Is it part of a larger series?
Yes, it is one of the President's Day single-pose variants.
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.