Gauntlet Gallery — Retna Print Index
Sangre Oscura
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Sangre Oscura is documented in this catalog as a 2011 Screen Print. The saved release record lists dimensions of 53 x 34.5 inches. The saved record attributes the release to Iron Eye Publishing. The cataloged edition information is 24.
Collector notes: First Edition; saved release record states an edition size of 24. 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
A 13-color serigraph demands complex registration and elevates the piece above typical few-color prints. Combined with the large format and heavy rag vellum, Sangre Oscura showcases the technical peak of RETNA's collaboration with his printers. The edition of 24 keeps availability limited.
Collector Perspective
The 13-color process is a genuine differentiator, giving this serigraph exceptional depth and color complexity for the medium. At 53 x 34.5 inches in an edition of 24, it is both scale-appropriate and scarce. Collectors should confirm numbering and inspect the multi-layer registration for which the piece is prized.
Historical Context
Produced in 2011 during RETNA's ascent, Sangre Oscura — Spanish for 'dark blood' — extends the artist's pattern of Spanish titles paired with dense, coded lettering. The elaborate 13-color build reflects the resources and ambition behind his most significant editions of the period.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2011
- 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 53 x 34.5 inches; 53" x 34.5" (133 cm x 88 cm), 13-color serigraph on Coventry Rag Vellum 320 gsm.
- Edition details
- First Edition; saved release record states an edition size of 24.
- 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 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 2011 during RETNA's ascent, Sangre Oscura — Spanish for 'dark blood' — extends the artist's pattern of Spanish titles paired with dense, coded lettering. 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 2011 and attributes the edition to Iron Eye Publishing.
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 Iron Eye Publishing. 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 in this serigraph?
It is a 13-color serigraph, an unusually complex color build.
What does the title mean?
'Sangre Oscura' translates from Spanish as 'dark blood.'
What is the edition size?
The edition is 24.
What paper is used?
Coventry Rag Vellum 320gsm.
