Gauntlet Gallery — Retna Print Index
American Revolutionaries
Work Summary & Collector Notes
American Revolutionaries is documented in this catalog as a 2009 Screen Print. The saved release record lists dimensions of 39 x 28 inches. The saved record attributes the release to Husk Industries. The cataloged edition information is 50.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition of 50 Signed, Numbered and Dated by the Artist. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered; dated. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
A four-color serigraph at 28 x 39 inches on premium Stonehenge cotton, American Revolutionaries is a substantial early edition from RETNA's pre-breakout period. Signed, numbered, and dated impressions offer collectors full inscription. The edition of 50 balances scale and availability.
Collector Perspective
This large 2009 serigraph appeals to collectors seeking an earlier, fully inscribed RETNA work on archival cotton. The edition of 50 makes it more attainable than his single-digit runs. Buyers should confirm the signature, number, and date, and inspect the Stonehenge sheet for clean margins and registration.
Historical Context
Produced in 2009, American Revolutionaries predates RETNA's peak market moment and captures his evolving gallery practice on archival paper. The title's patriotic framing sits in tension with his street-rooted, coded lettering, reflecting the cultural commentary embedded in his early editions.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2009
- 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 39 x 28 inches; 4 Color Serigraph Printed on Stonehenge 320gsm 100% Cotton Archival Paper; The series embodies the recent evolution of the artist's letter form, brilliantly executed through a rich array of traditional "Americana" colors.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition of 50 Signed, Numbered and Dated by the Artist.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; numbered; dated. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: This page treats Retna'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: Produced in 2009, American Revolutionaries predates RETNA's peak market moment and captures his evolving gallery practice on archival paper. 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 2009 and attributes the edition to Husk Industries. The saved description also notes: American Revolutionaries is the first of four prints to be released as part of The Americana Series.
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 Husk Industries. 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.
- Retna — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
- RETNA (Q16218751) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.
FAQ
How many colors are used?
It is a four-color serigraph.
What is the edition size?
The edition is 50, signed, numbered, and dated.
What are the dimensions?
It measures 28 x 39 inches.
What paper is it on?
Stonehenge 320gsm 100% cotton archival paper.
