Gauntlet Gallery — Dennis Morris Print Index
Babylon By Van II
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Babylon By Van II is a 2021 archival pigment print on 290gsm Moab Entrada fine art paper, released May 11 in an edition of just 36 at 18 x 24 inches. As a giclée rather than a screen print, it reproduces Morris's photographic image directly, and the tiny run makes it one of the scarcest pieces in this group.
Collector notes: First Edition; saved release record states an edition size of 36. Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The "II" designation and 2021 date position this as a return to a subject Morris first explored in his 2018 Babylon By Van. At an edition of only 36, it is a genuinely limited photographic release. The Moab Entrada substrate is a respected archival stock, underscoring the print's fine-art positioning.
Collector Perspective
With just 36 impressions, Babylon By Van II is very scarce and appeals to collectors who value the low-run photographic side of Morris's output. Its relationship to the 2018 original invites pairing. Condition is paramount at this run size; verify edition numbering and paper integrity before purchase.
Historical Context
"Babylon" carries loaded meaning in Rastafarian and reggae vocabulary, signifying oppressive systems. Morris's original Babylon By Van stemmed from his Bob Marley documentation. This 2021 second edition revisits that imagery three years on, printed as a giclée to preserve photographic fidelity on archival Moab paper.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2021
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Giclee Print; catalog dimensions 18 x 24 inches; Type: Archival Pigment Print on 290gsm Moab Entrada Fine Art Paper.
- Edition details
- First Edition; saved release record states an edition size of 36.
- Signature and marks
- Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering against a documented example of this edition.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: This page treats Dennis Morris's broader career as background context, not proof that this specific edition belongs to any single exhibition or event. Release-level facts here come from a saved secondary catalog record.
Meaning / interpretation: No per-work artist statement is recorded for this edition. Any thematic reading should be treated as interpretation of the imagery, not a documented statement of the artist's intent. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2021 and attributes the edition to 1xRUN.
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- Original packaging or presentation was not documented in the release sources reviewed.
- Authentication note
- Compare the support, dimensions, edition number, and signature against a documented example of this edition. Gauntlet Gallery does not authenticate works purchased from third parties.
- Provenance note
- Edition origin is attributed in the saved record to 1xRUN. That does not establish the ownership history of an individual copy: retain the original invoice, reseller or gallery paperwork, labels, correspondence, and condition photographs.
Sources and Verification
Verification status: Secondary catalog snapshot; artist-level context added
- Saved release record — Art Collectorz · secondary catalog snapshot · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Starting record for title, year, edition, dimensions, medium, and release description. Primary confirmation against the original release page remains pending.
- Dennis Morris (photographer) — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
- Dennis Morris (Q5258763) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.
FAQ
How is this different from the 2018 Babylon By Van?
It is a 2021 second edition ("II") of the theme, on Moab Entrada paper in an edition of 36 rather than Moab Fine Art Rag.
Is it a screen print?
No, it is an archival pigment (giclée) print reproducing the photographic image.
How scarce is it?
Very scarce, with only 36 impressions.
