Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Doom Alone II
Work Summary & Collector Notes
"Doom Alone II" (2017) is the companion to "Doom Alone I," a hand-pulled black-and-gold screen print at 24 x 18 inches on 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges, in a signed and numbered edition of 150. It carries forward Peterson's reduced two-tone language, the gold ink sharpening a scene of isolation and threat into near-heraldic clarity.
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
As the second half of a two-print sequence, "Doom Alone II" completes a narrative and visual pairing that collectors prize as a unit. Self-released by Peterson in the same 150-count format as its counterpart, it sits within the artist's most recognizable print period and rewards those assembling a coherent gold-series grouping.
Collector Perspective
Matching edition numbers to a "Doom Alone I" is the collector's holy grail here and materially affects desirability when the pair reunites. Sold individually, the two prints have drifted into separate hands, making complete same-number sets genuinely difficult to source. Sharp gold registration and an unblemished deckled edge are the condition points to inspect.
Historical Context
The "Doom Alone" pair reflects Peterson's 2017 practice of releasing thematically linked editions in his signature black-and-gold register. Rooted in his study of classical Greek figuration and modern graphic protest imagery, these works translate personal and social dread into a flattened, monumental idiom that reads as both ancient frieze and contemporary warning.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2017
- 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 24 x 18 inches; 18 x 24" 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: The "Doom Alone" pair reflects Peterson's 2017 practice of releasing thematically linked editions in his signature black-and-gold register. 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 2017 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
Does "Doom Alone II" stand on its own?
Yes. While conceived alongside "Doom Alone I," each print was released and sold separately and functions as a complete composition. Many collectors nonetheless display the two together.
What is the edition size?
It is a limited edition of 150, each impression hand-signed and numbered in pencil by Cleon Peterson.
How does it differ from "Doom Alone I"?
The two share format, palette, paper, and edition size but present distinct compositions within the same theme. Collectors value them most as a matched pair.
