Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Headless Man (Black & White)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Headless Man (Black & White) is a 2019 hand-pulled black screen print, 28 x 19 inches, on 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges. Self-released in a limited edition of 125 at a debut price of $150, each impression is signed and numbered. Its monochrome treatment strips Peterson's imagery to stark essentials.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Hand pulled 28 x 19" black screen print. Printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges. Each print is signed and numbered. Limited edition of 125. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The headless figure is a potent symbol of dehumanization and lost agency, central themes in Peterson's exploration of power and its victims. Rendered in single-color black, the composition foregrounds silhouette and gesture, showing how effectively the artist communicates violence and vulnerability without narrative color.
Collector Perspective
Edition of 125 on Coventry Rag places this in Peterson's mid-scarcity band. The monochrome format and larger 28 x 19 size make it a graphically clean wall piece. Verify signature, number, and deckled-edge condition; single-color prints reveal any registration or handling flaws readily, so inspect the flat black fields closely.
Historical Context
Created in 2019, this print sits within Peterson's self-released catalog and reflects his recurring imagery of severed, faceless bodies as emblems of subjugation. The reduction to black and white aligns with a graphic tradition that uses maximal contrast to intensify emotional and political impact.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2019
- 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 28 x 19 inches; Hand pulled 28 x 19" black screen print. Printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges. Each print is signed and numbered. Limited edition of 125.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Hand pulled 28 x 19" black screen print. Printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges. Each print is signed and numbered. Limited edition of 125.
- 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: Created in 2019, this print sits within Peterson's self-released catalog and reflects his recurring imagery of severed, faceless bodies as emblems of subjugation. 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 2019 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
What does the headless figure represent?
It reads as a symbol of dehumanization and lost agency, recurring themes in Peterson's work on power and its victims.
How many impressions exist?
A limited edition of 125, each signed and numbered.
What colors are used?
A single-color black print, more reduced than his typical black-and-red duotone.
What are the dimensions?
28 x 19 inches on 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges.
