Gauntlet Gallery — Dennis Morris Print Index
Bob Marley (First Edition)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Bob Marley (First Edition) is a 2014 screen print at 18 x 24 inches in an edition of 450, signed by both Shepard Fairey and Dennis Morris. As a dual-signed collaboration built on Morris's firsthand Marley photography and Fairey's screen print craft, it is among the earlier releases in their joint body of work.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition of 450. The saved release record describes: signed. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The "First Edition" designation and 2014 date mark this as a foundational Marley collaboration between the two artists, predating later releases like Slave Driver. The dual signature carries authorship weight, and the edition of 450 keeps it moderately limited. It captures Marley through the photographer who knew him and the artist who reinterpreted him.
Collector Perspective
At 450 and dual-signed, this print offers documented collaboration provenance at a moderately scarce run. Its early place in the Morris–Fairey timeline appeals to collectors tracing that partnership. Verify both signatures and edition numbers; the "First Edition" title makes clean, well-preserved impressions particularly desirable.
Historical Context
Bob Marley remains reggae's most globally recognized figure, and Morris's 1970s photographs are central to his visual legacy. Shepard Fairey's screen prints reach a worldwide audience through OBEY. This 2014 collaboration is an early entry in their shared Marley catalog, uniting documentary source and contemporary printmaking.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2014
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print; catalog dimensions 24 x 18 inches.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition of 450.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed. Verify each feature 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 2014 and attributes the edition to Known Gallery.
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 Known Gallery. 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
Who signed the print?
Both Shepard Fairey and Dennis Morris.
What is the edition size?
450 screen prints at 18 x 24 inches.
Why is it called First Edition?
It is an early 2014 release in the Morris–Fairey Marley collaboration, predating later prints.
