Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Burning The Dead (Red)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
"Burning The Dead (Red)" (2016) is an exceptionally wide panoramic hand-pulled screen print at 43.5 x 17 inches on 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges, signed and numbered in an edition of 150. Its extreme horizontal band stages a processional scene of death and disposal, the red colorway heightening the funereal violence at the heart of the image.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: limited edition of 150. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
At 43.5 inches wide, this is one of the largest panoramic sheets in Peterson's print catalog, and the red variant marks a departure from his dominant gold register. Self-released in an edition of 150, its scale and alternate colorway make it a standout for collectors seeking his most ambitious horizontal compositions.
Collector Perspective
The near-four-foot width makes framing, shipping, and storage significant considerations, but that same scale gives the print rare commanding presence. The red colorway differentiates it from the gold series and appeals to collectors wanting variety. Edition number, pencil signature, and the integrity of the very long deckled sheet are the key condition points.
Historical Context
"Burning The Dead" extends Peterson's frieze-inspired panoramas into the subject of mass death and its aftermath, a theme resonant with both ancient funerary imagery and modern atrocity. Produced in 2016, its red palette shifts the mood from ceremonial gold toward visceral urgency, underscoring the horror the procession enacts.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2016
- 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 17 x 43.5 inches; 43.5 x 17" hand pulled black and gold screen print; printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: limited edition of 150.
- 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 Cleon Peterson'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: "Burning The Dead" extends Peterson's frieze-inspired panoramas into the subject of mass death and its aftermath, a theme resonant with both ancient funerary imagery and modern atrocity. 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 Cleon Peterson (Self Released).
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 Cleon Peterson (Self Released). 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.
- Cleon Peterson — official site — Cleon Peterson studio · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Official artist site; career context, not an individual-edition record.
- Cleon Peterson — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
- Cleon Peterson (Q124215748) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.
FAQ
Why is this print in red?
The red colorway marks a departure from Peterson's dominant black-and-gold register, intensifying the funereal and violent mood of the scene.
How wide is it?
At 43.5 x 17 inches, it is among the widest panoramic sheets in his catalog, printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges.
How many were made?
It is a self-released limited edition of 150, each signed and numbered by the artist.
