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Gauntlet Gallery — Ron English Print Index

Homer Simpson's Cartoon Colored Creationism (First Edition)

Ron English · 2011 · Giclee Print

Year2011

MediumGiclee Print

EditionFirst Edition

Edition size50

Dimensions34 x 34 inches

Retail (MSRP)USD $350.00

PublisherPost No Bills

EraCartoon & Character

Collector7/10

Visual8/10

Historical7/10

ScarcityScarce

Work Summary & Collector Notes

"Homer Simpson's Cartoon Colored Creationism" is a 2011 giclée print with a hand-pulled clear-gloss overprint on Archival Hot Press Bright 300gsm paper, edition of 50, signed and numbered, at a large 34 x 34 inches. Ron English applies his "Cartoon Colored" method to Homer Simpson, wrapping the character in a satirical treatment of creationism.

Collector notes: The saved release record describes: "Home Simpson's Cartoon Colored Creationism" is an edition of 50, Giclee Print With Hand Pulled Overprint with Clear Gloss on Archival Hot Press Bright 300gsm, measures 34 x 34", signed, numbered and priced. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.

Why It Matters

This print combines two English signatures: his "Cartoon Colored" reworking of a mass-media character and his taste for provocative subject matter, here creationism. The hand-pulled gloss overprint adds a tactile layer over the giclée base, and the large square format gives one of his best-known cartoon appropriations serious wall presence.

Collector Perspective

The generous 34 x 34 inch scale and the hand-pulled gloss overprint distinguish this from smaller flat editions, and the recognizable Homer Simpson subject broadens its appeal. At an edition of 50, it balances scarcity with availability. Confirm the signature, numbering, and the presence of the clear-gloss overprint layer.

Historical Context

English has long appropriated cartoon icons to make cultural arguments, and Homer Simpson is a natural vehicle for satire on American belief and media. Produced in 2011 with a hand-finished gloss overprint, the work exemplifies his blend of pop appropriation and pointed commentary at a large, statement scale.

Documented Release Details

Object type: Editioned print
Release date: 2011
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 34 x 34 inches; "Home Simpson's Cartoon Colored Creationism" is an edition of 50, Giclee Print With Hand Pulled Overprint with Clear Gloss on Archival Hot Press Bright 300gsm, measures 34 x 34", signed, numbered and priced.
Edition details: The saved release record describes: "Home Simpson's Cartoon Colored Creationism" is an edition of 50, Giclee Print With Hand Pulled Overprint with Clear Gloss on Archival Hot Press Bright 300gsm, measures 34 x 34", signed, numbered and priced.
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: 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 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.