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Eclipse (Gold)
Summary
"Eclipse (Gold)" is a 2017 hand-pulled screen print in a square 28 x 28 inch format, self-released by Cleon Peterson in a limited edition of 150. Printed with gold ink on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges and signed and numbered by the artist, it is the gold variant of Peterson's "Eclipse" composition.
Why It Matters
The gold treatment transforms the eclipse motif, giving the darkening subject a ceremonial, radiant edge that plays against its theme of obscured light. As part of a variant set alongside "Eclipse II (White)," it shows how Peterson uses ink color to reframe a single image between the ominous and the resplendent.
Collector Perspective
The 28 x 28 inch square format, gold palette, and edition of 150 combine into a highly collectible package. The desirable metallic ink and its status as a named variant make it a natural pairing with the white "Eclipse II," appealing to series collectors, while the hand signature and archival stock secure its provenance.
Historical Context
Dated 2017, "Eclipse (Gold)" belongs to Peterson's self-released run preceding his political 2018 prints. His use of gold ink draws on the metal's long art-historical association with the sacred and the eternal, lending a paradoxical grandeur to imagery about encroaching darkness and the eclipse of order.
FAQ
How does this relate to "Eclipse II (White)"?
It is the gold variant of the same Eclipse composition, part of a color-variant set.
What is the edition size?
A limited edition of 150, signed and numbered by the artist.
What makes the gold version distinctive?
The metallic gold ink gives the eclipse motif a ceremonial, radiant quality.
What are the specifications?
28 x 28 inches on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges, self-released in 2017.
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.