Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Little Big Man Mueller / Trump (Red)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
The companion to the Putin variant, "Little Big Man Mueller / Trump (Red)" is a 2018 hand-pulled black and gold screen print, 18 x 24 inches, in an edition of 150. Printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges and self-released by Cleon Peterson, each sheet is signed and numbered by the artist.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: limited edition of 150. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
Where Peterson's broader catalog stages anonymous conflict, this print engages a named investigation, casting the Mueller-Trump dynamic through his stark visual grammar of confrontation. It reflects a moment when the artist's language of power and antagonism aligned directly with headline politics, distinguishing it from his more allegorical scenes.
Collector Perspective
As one half of the "Little Big Man" pairing, it holds particular appeal for collectors assembling the series as a set. The self-released status, hand signature, numbered edition of 150, and archival Coventry Rag stock give it clear documentation. Its topical, of-the-moment subject makes it a distinctive marker within Peterson's print output.
Historical Context
Issued in 2018 during the height of the special counsel investigation, the print channels a defining episode of the era into Peterson's flat, high-contrast idiom. It belongs to a tradition of editioned political prints made to be circulated widely, using the accessibility of screen printing to keep pointed commentary in public view.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2018
- 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 24 x 18 inches; 18 x 24" hand pulled black and gold screen print; printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: limited edition of 150.
- 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: Issued in 2018 during the height of the special counsel investigation, the print channels a defining episode of the era into Peterson's flat, high-contrast idiom. 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 2018 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 does this relate to the Putin print?
It is a direct companion, part of the same 2018 "Little Big Man" pairing in matching format and edition size.
What is the edition size?
The edition is limited to 150 signed and numbered prints.
Was it released through a gallery?
No. It was self-released directly by Cleon Peterson.
What are the print's specifications?
18 x 24 inches, black and gold screen print on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
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