Gauntlet Gallery — Dennis Morris Print Index
Burnin' II
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Burnin' II is a 2019 archival pigment print at 8 x 11 inches in an edition of 420 on 55gsm Moab Moenkopi Unryu Natural paper. The second of three photographs Morris made on Bob Marley and the Wailers' 1974 Catch A Fire tour, it continues the sequence on the same textured Japanese-style stock.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition Size: 420. 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
As the middle image in the trio, Burnin' II extends Morris's firsthand visual record of a foundational moment in reggae's global rise. These are authentic 1974 tour photographs, not restagings. The lightweight unryu paper lends each impression a soft, documentary intimacy that distinguishes the series from glossier photographic editions.
Collector Perspective
With 420 impressions and modest dimensions, Burnin' II is approachable and frequently acquired alongside its companions to complete the set. Sequential or matching edition numbers across all three add appeal. The fragile unryu stock rewards careful framing; inspect for handling marks given the paper's delicate surface.
Historical Context
The Catch A Fire tour marked the Wailers' breakthrough beyond Jamaica. Morris, embedded with the band, captured images that became part of Marley's visual legacy. Printed decades later as a giclée on textured Moab Moenkopi Unryu, the photograph bridges 1970s documentary and contemporary fine-art printmaking.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2019
- 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 11 x 8 inches; Archival Pigment Print on 55gsm Moab Moenkopi Unryu Natural Fine Art Paper.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition Size: 420.
- 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 2019 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 does it relate to Burnin' I and III?
All three are 1974 Catch A Fire tour photographs, each an edition of 420 on the same unryu paper.
What is the format?
A small 8 x 11 inch archival pigment print.
Are these original tour photographs?
Yes, Morris took them firsthand in 1974 during the tour.
