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Doom Alone I
Summary
"Doom Alone I" (2017) is a hand-pulled black-and-gold screen print in an edition of 150, printed at 24 x 18 inches on 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges. Signed and numbered by Cleon Peterson, it distills his signature vocabulary of struggling figures into a stark two-tone composition, the metallic gold lending ritual gravity to a scene of solitary menace.
Why It Matters
Peterson's black-and-gold prints are among his most collected formats, and "Doom Alone I" pairs cleanly with its companion "Doom Alone II" as a diptych. The self-released status means Peterson controlled the run directly, and the 150-count edition on archival rag paper positions it as a core entry point into his print catalog for collectors building a focused holding.
Collector Perspective
The diptych relationship drives demand: collectors frequently seek matching numbers across "Doom Alone I" and "II" to hang them as a pair, which thins available singles. Condition on the deckled Coventry Rag and a clean pencil signature are the primary value levers. As a first-edition self-release, its edition integrity is straightforward, with no later restrikes to complicate provenance.
Historical Context
By 2017 Peterson had cemented a reputation for high-contrast tableaux of violence and dominance, drawing on ancient Greek pottery and civil-rights-era graphics. The black-and-gold palette of this period echoes gilded iconography, casting contemporary brutality in the visual language of classical relief. "Doom Alone I" belongs to this mature body of self-released editions.
FAQ
Is "Doom Alone I" part of a set?
It is designed to read alongside "Doom Alone II," also a 2017 black-and-gold screen print in an edition of 150. Collectors often pursue both to display as a pair, though each was sold as an individual print.
What paper is it printed on?
It is a hand-pulled screen print on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges, a heavyweight archival cotton stock Peterson used across his gold-series editions.
How large is the edition?
The edition is limited to 150 impressions, each signed and numbered in pencil by Cleon Peterson.
About the Artist
Cleon Peterson (born 1973, Seattle) is an American artist known for stark, high-contrast compositions depicting scenes of violence, power, and social conflict. Working primarily in a limited palette — often black on a single bold ground — he renders chaotic tableaux of figures locked in struggle, exploring themes of authority, brutality, and moral disorder in contemporary society. His graphic, almost hieroglyphic style has appeared in paintings, murals, and a substantial catalogue of signed prints, as well as collaborations spanning fashion and public art. He is based in Los Angeles.
Collecting Cleon Peterson at Gauntlet Gallery
Which Cleon Peterson works should I collect?
His signed, numbered screenprints are the core of the market, prized for their bold duotone impact. Look for clean registration and strong condition. Gauntlet Gallery prioritizes complete, well-preserved impressions with documentation.
How is a Cleon Peterson piece authenticated?
We sell his works with documented provenance and the edition's signature and numbering. Each piece is photographed as-is, including signature and edition details, so you can verify before purchase.
What drives value?
Edition size, image iconicity, color scheme, condition, and provenance drive value. Low-numbered, large-format, and hand-embellished works command the strongest premiums.