Gauntlet Gallery — Janette Beckman Print Index
Keith Haring, New York 1985 (Blue Edition)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
This 2016 Giclee is Janette Beckman's 1985 New York portrait of Keith Haring, issued as a Blue Edition in a run of 35. Printed as an archival pigment print on 290gsm Moab Fine Art Rag paper at roughly 15 x 17 inches, it presents one of Beckman's documentary portraits of a defining figure of 1980s downtown New York art.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition Size: 35. 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 subject is the appeal: Beckman photographed Keith Haring in New York in 1985, at the height of his cultural moment. The Blue Edition treatment and a small run of 35 make this a scarce, tightly produced portrait, connecting collectors to both Beckman's photographic eye and Haring's enduring legacy.
Collector Perspective
Collectors value the small edition of 35 and the archival production on Moab Fine Art Rag, which supports long-term display. As a color-designated Blue Edition, it is a specific variant to confirm when comparing examples. The Haring subject broadens its appeal well beyond dedicated photography collectors into the wider contemporary-art audience.
Historical Context
Keith Haring rose from New York's subway and street scene to international recognition before his death in 1990. Beckman's 1985 portrait documents him during that ascendant period. This 2016 giclee edition made her archival image available as a limited fine-art print, preserving a first-hand record of a pivotal downtown figure.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print
- Release date
- 2016
- 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 17 x 15 inches; Archival Pigment Print on 290gsm Moab Fine Art Rag Paper.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition Size: 35.
- 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 Janette Beckman'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: Keith Haring rose from New York's subway and street scene to international recognition before his death in 1990. 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 2016 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.
- Janette Beckman — official site — Janette Beckman studio · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Official artist site; career context, not an individual-edition record.
- Janette Beckman — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
- Janette Beckman (Q6153683) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.
FAQ
When was the photograph taken?
Beckman photographed Keith Haring in New York in 1985; this giclee edition was produced in 2016.
What is the print made of?
It is an archival pigment (giclee) print on 290gsm Moab Fine Art Rag paper, at roughly 15 x 17 inches.
How limited is it?
The Blue Edition is limited to 35. Our reference notes an original list price of $100 but no secondary-market valuations.
What is the Blue Edition?
It is a specific color-designated variant of this Haring portrait; confirm the edition designation on any individual example.
