Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Masters Of War (Gold)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
"Masters Of War (Gold)" is a 2014 self-released Cleon Peterson screen print, hand-pulled in gold at 28 x 28 inches on 250gsm Arches Cover Black paper with deckled edges. The edition is limited to 75, each signed and numbered by the artist. The large format and premium black cover stock give the metallic imagery real physical presence.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: limited edition of 75. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The title places this print squarely within Peterson's central preoccupation, the mechanics of power and organized violence. The gold variant on heavyweight Arches Cover Black elevates it above his smaller self-released runs, and the tighter edition of 75 makes it notably scarcer than his 150-copy prints from the same year.
Collector Perspective
The deckled Arches Cover Black edges are a desirable feature, so look for examples with intact, unhandled deckling. As with all of Peterson's black-paper editions, examine the gold ink under angled light for consistent coverage and the surface for scuffs. Confirm the pencil signature and number, and note the substantial 28-inch square scale when planning framing.
Historical Context
Produced in 2014 during Peterson's prolific self-release period, this print reflects his recurring visual language of hooded aggressors and stark power dynamics. Working parallel to his gallery painting practice, Peterson used self-released editions like this to circulate his brutal iconography directly. The gold-on-black treatment on archival Arches stock signals an ambition beyond his most casual runs.
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 28 x 28 inches; 28 x 28” hand pulled gold screen print; printed on 250gsm Arches Cover Black paper with deckled edges.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: limited edition of 75.
- 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: Produced in 2014 during Peterson's prolific self-release period, this print reflects his recurring visual language of hooded aggressors and stark power dynamics. 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 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 many were made?
It is a limited edition of 75, each signed and numbered by Cleon Peterson.
What paper is used?
It is printed on 250gsm Arches Cover Black paper with deckled edges, measuring 28 x 28 inches.
Is this the gold version?
Yes, this is the gold hand-pulled variant of Masters Of War.
Why does the edition size matter?
At 75 copies it is scarcer than Peterson's common 150-run self-released prints from the same year.
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