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Punishment (Bone)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
A large 36 x 36 inch hand-pulled screen print from 2021 in a bone-and-black scheme, printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges. Self-released in a signed and numbered edition of 125, its imposing square scale and blunt title place it squarely within Peterson's meditations on power, control, and retribution.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: 36 x 36 inch. Hand-pulled 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 title "Punishment" declares the theme directly, aligning the work with Peterson's core concerns around authority and the exercise of force. At 36 x 36 inches it is among the largest formats in the 2021 self-released run, giving the subject monumental scale and confronting the viewer at close to human proportions.
Collector Perspective
This is a statement-scale work for collectors focused on Peterson's thematic backbone of power and oppression rather than his lighter palettes. The large 36 x 36 inch format requires dedicated wall space and considered framing. Signed and numbered in an edition of 125, it remains within his standard self-released band despite its ambitious size.
Historical Context
Punishment and the machinery of authority are recurring subjects in Peterson's work, which repeatedly stages scenes of dominance and submission through flattened figures. The 2021 self-released large-format prints on Coventry Rag reflect his commitment to scaling these themes up while retaining full control over production.
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 36 x 36 inches; 36 x 36 inch. Hand-pulled 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: 36 x 36 inch. Hand-pulled 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?
36 x 36 inches, one of the bigger square formats in Peterson's 2021 self-released work.
What is the color scheme?
Bone and black, applied to a heavyweight Coventry Rag sheet.
What is the edition size?
125 signed and numbered prints.
Does the title reflect the subject?
Yes, "Punishment" points directly to Peterson's themes of authority, force, and retribution.
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