Gauntlet Gallery — Ron English Print Index
Clown Camo Boy
Work Summary & Collector Notes
"Clown Camo Boy" is a 2011 fifteen-colour screen print on Coventry Rag 330gsm paper, edition of 100, signed and numbered, at roughly 36 x 28 inches (91.4 x 71 cm). The ambitious fifteen-colour separation renders a clown-and-camouflage figure, combining two of Ron English's recurring motifs, the clown and military camo, in a large-format print.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition of 100 signed and numbered by the artist. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
A fifteen-colour hand-pulled screen print is a technically demanding production, and that complexity is central to this work's appeal. Pairing clown imagery with camouflage layers English's carnival unease with a martial undertone, delivered at a large scale that showcases the depth of the screen-printing process.
Collector Perspective
The fifteen-colour screen-print process is a strong value signal for collectors who prize print craftsmanship. At an edition of 100 and a large 36 x 28 inch format, it makes a substantial wall statement. Confirm the signature, numbering, and full colour registration, which is the hallmark of a well-executed impression.
Historical Context
English's clowns and his engagement with militarism both recur throughout his work, and "Clown Camo Boy" brings them together in 2011. The elaborate multi-colour screen print on Coventry Rag reflects the high production standards of his UK editions during this 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 36 x 28 inches; 15-colour screen print on Coventry Rag 330gsm paper.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition of 100 signed and numbered by the artist.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: This page treats Ron English'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: English's clowns and his engagement with militarism both recur throughout his work, and "Clown Camo Boy" brings them together in 2011. 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 Post No Bills.
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 Post No Bills. 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.
- POPaganda — official site — Ron English studio · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Official artist site; career context, not an individual-edition record.
- Ron English (artist) — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
- Ron English (Q582475) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.
FAQ
How many colours are in the screen print?
Fifteen colours.
What is the edition size?
100, signed and numbered.
What paper is used?
Coventry Rag 330gsm.
What are the dimensions?
About 36 x 28 inches (91.4 x 71 cm).
