Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Eye For Eye (First Edition)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
"Eye For Eye" is a 2014 one-color screen print published by Draw A Line, issued ready-framed at 30 x 40 cm on 300g Munken Premium White paper. The edition is limited to 40, each signed and numbered by Cleon Peterson. The single-color approach distills his figurative violence to its graphic essentials.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Limited Edition of 40. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The title invokes retributive justice, a theme at the heart of Peterson's work on cycles of vengeance. Published by Draw A Line rather than self-released, and capped at just 40 impressions, it is among his scarcer small-format editions. The one-color format connects it to the reductive, high-contrast register that defines his most recognizable prints.
Collector Perspective
This print was issued ready-framed, so provenance and the original frame add to its appeal, though buyers should inspect the sheet for any framing-related issues. The small edition of 40 gives it collector scarcity. Confirm the pencil signature and number, and verify the Munken Premium White stock and single-color registration are clean and consistent.
Historical Context
Draw A Line collaborated with Peterson on a suite of compact 2014 editions, of which this is one. These publisher-backed prints extended his reach into the European collecting market during a period of rising recognition. The theme of eye-for-eye retribution reflects the moral vocabulary that runs throughout his gallery paintings and print work alike.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2014
- 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 40 x 30 cm; 1 color screen print.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Limited Edition of 40.
- 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: Draw A Line collaborated with Peterson on a suite of compact 2014 editions, of which this is one. 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 2014 and attributes the edition to Draw A Line.
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 Draw A Line. 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
Who published this print?
It was published by Draw A Line in 2014, not self-released by the artist.
Does it come framed?
Yes, it was issued ready-framed at 30 x 40 cm (11.8 x 15.7 inches).
How small is the edition?
It is a limited edition of 40, each signed and numbered by Cleon Peterson.
How many colors is the print?
It is a one-color screen print on 300g Munken Premium White paper.
