Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
President's Day - Full
Summary
"President's Day - Full" is a 2018 screen print in an edition of 50, measuring 44 x 36 inches. Released to mark President's Day, it honors George Washington, the first U.S. president, through an image depicting four distinct poses designed by Mr. Brainwash.
Why It Matters
As the "Full" composition, this print presents all four Washington poses together, making it the anchor of the President's Day series. That completeness distinguishes it from the single-pose variants and gives it a survey-like quality, showing the artist's full conceptual treatment of the subject in one large sheet.
Collector Perspective
The four-pose full composition and large 44 x 36 inch scale make this the flagship of the President's Day group. At 50 impressions it is scarcer than many of the artist's editions. Collectors drawn to the series often prioritize the Full version for its comprehensive design, though it commands a larger footprint on the wall.
Historical Context
George Washington's image has been an American icon since the founding era, reproduced on currency and in countless portraits. Mr. Brainwash's President's Day release recasts that heritage in his street-pop idiom, using multiple poses to riff on the founding-father iconography associated with the holiday.
FAQ
What distinguishes the 'Full' version?
It presents all four George Washington poses together, unlike the single-pose variants.
What is the edition size?
It was issued in an edition of 50.
What are the dimensions?
The print measures 44 x 36 inches, the largest in the President's Day series.
Who is depicted?
George Washington, honored for President's Day.
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.