Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Last Stop America, Land Of The Free (Red)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Part of Cleon Peterson's 2026 self-released output, Last Stop America, Land Of The Free (Red) is a hand-pulled screen print in an edition of 50, printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with characteristic deckled edges. At 13.5 x 18 inches, the red colorway distills Peterson's long-running interrogation of American power and national mythology into an intimate, wall-ready format.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Limited edition of 50. Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The title's ironic invocation of the national anthem's "land of the free" is pure Peterson: a flat, weaponized graphic vocabulary turned against patriotic cliche. Released directly by the artist rather than through a publisher, the edition of 50 reflects the accessible, artist-controlled distribution model Peterson has increasingly favored for his most pointed political statements.
Collector Perspective
At an edition of 50 in the smaller 13.5 x 18 inch format, this sits at the entry point of Peterson's market and reads as a natural companion to his other 2026 red-colorway releases. Collectors drawn to his socio-political work will value the deckled Coventry Rag stock and self-released provenance. Condition of the deckled edges and clean red registration are the key things to inspect.
Historical Context
Peterson built his reputation on stark black-and-white tableaux of violence and domination; his periodic red colorways heighten the visceral charge. The 2026 America-themed prints extend a thread running through his career of using anonymous, brutalist figures to critique authority, nationalism, and the machinery of state power in the United States.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2026
- 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 18 x 13.5 inches; Hand-pulled screen print; On 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Limited edition of 50.
- Signature and marks
- Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering 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: Peterson built his reputation on stark black-and-white tableaux of violence and domination; his periodic red colorways heighten the visceral charge. 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 2026 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
Is this print signed?
The listing specifies a hand-pulled screen print in a limited edition of 50 on Coventry Rag paper. Buyers should confirm signature and numbering directly, as self-released Peterson editions are typically hand-signed and numbered by the artist.
What does the red colorway signify?
Red is a recurring device in Peterson's work, amplifying the themes of blood, conflict, and aggression that run through his imagery. The (Red) designation distinguishes this from other colorway variants in the same 2026 series.
Who published this edition?
It was self-released by Cleon Peterson in 2026, meaning the artist controlled the production and distribution directly rather than working through a third-party print publisher.
How large is the print?
The sheet measures 13.5 x 18 inches on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges, one of Peterson's smaller and more accessible formats.
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