Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
On The Shady Side Of The Street (Black & Yellow)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
The darker half of a 2021 paired release, this hand-pulled screen print inverts the palette toward black and yellow across a 20.5 x 14 inch sheet of 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges. Self-released and issued signed and numbered in an edition of 125, it mirrors its "Sunny Side" companion while shifting the tonal weight toward Peterson's characteristic gravity.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Hand-pulled 14 x 20.5" yellow and 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
Conceived as the counterpart to "On The Sunny Side Of The Street," this print completes a deliberate two-work statement about light and shadow. The reversed emphasis on black gives it a heavier presence, and the shared paper, format, and edition size of 125 underscore that the two were meant to be read and often hung as a pair.
Collector Perspective
Because it functions as one half of a diptych, this print carries added appeal for collectors assembling the full pairing. Its 20.5 x 14 inch dimensions match its companion for symmetrical framing. Signed and numbered in an edition of 125, it offers the same relative accessibility as the "Sunny Side" release within Peterson's self-published catalogue.
Historical Context
Peterson's paired light-and-dark releases extend a long-running interest in duality that runs through his work on power, aggression, and moral contrast. The 2021 self-released prints reflect his established practice of controlling every production detail, from the Coventry Rag stock to the tightly held edition size, outside the traditional publisher system.
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 20.5 x 14 inches; Hand-pulled 14 x 20.5" yellow and 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 14 x 20.5" yellow and 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 does this differ from the Sunny Side version?
It reverses the palette toward black and yellow, giving a darker tonal weight, while sharing the same size, paper, and edition of 125.
Is it part of a set?
Yes, it is the companion to "On The Sunny Side Of The Street," and the two are frequently collected together.
What is the edition size?
125 signed and numbered prints.
What are the dimensions?
20.5 x 14 inches on deckled-edge 290gsm Coventry Rag paper.
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