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Into The Night MMXXI (Black On White)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
A large 32 x 32 inch hand-pulled black screen print from 2021, printed black-on-white on 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges. Self-released in a signed and numbered edition of 125, the square format and single-color approach concentrate Peterson's stark figuration into a bold, high-contrast field that reads clearly from across a room.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: 32 x 32 inch. Hand-pulled 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 square 32 x 32 inch scale makes this one of the more commanding formats in the 2021 self-released run. Its title, styled with the Roman numeral MMXXI, ties it firmly to that year, and the single-color black-on-white treatment strips the composition to Peterson's essential contrast between figure and void.
Collector Perspective
The large square format demands wall space and delivers presence, appealing to collectors who want a statement piece rather than an intimate work. At an edition of 125, signed and numbered, it sits in Peterson's standard self-released band. The black-on-white scheme suits collectors who prefer his monochrome graphic mode over the duotone palettes.
Historical Context
Peterson's monochrome work draws a direct line to ancient black-figure pottery and modern protest graphics, where silhouette and stark contrast carry the narrative. Dating a title with MMXXI reflects a recurring habit in his editions of anchoring works to their year, a practice that helps situate them within his prolific 2021 output.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2021
- 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 32 x 32 inches; 32 x 32 inch. Hand-pulled 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: 32 x 32 inch. Hand-pulled 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: No per-work artist statement is recorded for this edition. Any thematic reading should be treated as interpretation of the imagery, not a documented statement of the artist's intent. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2021 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
How large is this print?
32 x 32 inches, a sizeable square format among Peterson's 2021 releases.
Why is the title styled MMXXI?
MMXXI is the Roman numeral for 2021, the year the print was released.
Is it a single-color print?
Yes, it is a hand-pulled black screen print printed black-on-white.
What is the edition size?
125 signed and numbered prints, self-released by the artist.
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