Gauntlet Gallery — Dennis Morris Print Index
Lady Soul
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Lady Soul is a 2021 eleven-color screen print on 290gsm Coventry Rag fine art paper, released August 31 in an edition of 90 at 18 x 24 inches. The demanding eleven-color separation and heavyweight cotton-rag stock signal a deliberately crafted studio print rather than a quick photographic reproduction.
Collector notes: First Edition; saved release record states an edition size of 90. 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 eleven-color build is the story here: each hue is a separate pull, making registration and consistency across 90 impressions technically ambitious. On premium Coventry Rag, the result carries archival gravity. This is Morris's photographic sensibility translated into a labor-intensive print medium, elevating a portrait into a collectible fine-art object.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 90 places Lady Soul firmly in scarce territory relative to the larger reggae runs. Collectors should prioritize impressions with clean registration across all eleven colors and unblemished rag paper. The small run and involved production make it attractive to those focused on printmaking craft as much as subject.
Historical Context
Coventry Rag is a 100% cotton archival paper favored for its longevity and tooth, common in serious limited-edition screen printing. Released in the same 2021 window as its companion soul-themed prints, Lady Soul reflects Morris's documentation of soul and Black music culture, rendered through the multi-layer screen process.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2021
- 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; Type: 11-Color Screen Print on 290gsm Coventry Rag Fine Art Paper.
- Edition details
- First Edition; saved release record states an edition size of 90.
- 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 many colors are in the print?
Eleven, each requiring a separate screen pass, which is technically demanding across a full edition.
What paper is used?
290gsm Coventry Rag, a heavyweight archival cotton-rag fine art paper.
How large is the edition?
90, making it one of the scarcer prints in this group.
