Gauntlet Gallery — Dennis Morris Print Index
Burnin' III
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Burnin' III is a 2019 archival pigment print at 8 x 11 inches in an edition of 420 on 55gsm Moab Moenkopi Unryu Natural paper. The third and final image in Morris's Burnin' trio, it closes the sequence of photographs taken on Bob Marley and the Wailers' 1974 Catch A Fire tour.
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
Completing the set, Burnin' III lets collectors hold the full three-image arc of Morris's 1974 tour documentation. Its value lies in that authentic firsthand vantage and its role as the closing frame. The textured unryu paper unifies the trio visually, reinforcing their identity as a coherent documentary series.
Collector Perspective
As the closing piece, Burnin' III is most compelling when acquired to finish the trio; standalone it remains an accessible 420-edition print. Collectors prize matched edition numbers across all three. The lightweight Japanese-style stock is beautiful but delicate, so provenance and careful storage bear directly on condition.
Historical Context
The 1974 Catch A Fire tour helped carry reggae to worldwide audiences, and Morris's presence produced rare intimate documentation. Issued in 2019 as archival pigment prints on Moab Moenkopi Unryu, the Burnin' series pairs a defining musical moment with a tactile, fiber-rich fine-art paper.
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: Read as documented context rather than stated intent: The 1974 Catch A Fire tour helped carry reggae to worldwide audiences, and Morris's presence produced rare intimate documentation. This is an interpretive reading of the release context, not a statement of the artist's intent for this specific work. 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
Is this the last in the series?
Yes, it is the third of three Burnin' photographs from the 1974 tour.
What is the edition size?
420 impressions, matching Burnin' I and II.
Why is the paper unusual?
Moab Moenkopi Unryu is a lightweight textured Japanese-style stock, uncommon in photographic editions.
