Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Revenge (Night)
Summary
Revenge (Night), 2023, is a square 28 x 28 inch hand-pulled screen print by Cleon Peterson, self-released in a signed and numbered edition of 75 on 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges. The Night variant deploys a dark ground to stage a subject of retribution in Peterson's flat, high-contrast silhouettes.
Why It Matters
Revenge distills a core Peterson preoccupation: cycles of violence that beget more violence. The Night colorway makes darkness the governing field, reinforcing the mood of the theme. The generous 28 x 28 inch square gives the composition room to read as a confrontational, symmetrical tableau of retribution.
Collector Perspective
The substantial 28 x 28 inch square format sits between the standard sheets and the large statement works, offering scale without overwhelming a room. At an edition of 75 in the darker Night treatment on heavyweight rag, it appeals to collectors who favor Peterson's most brooding registers within the 2023 series.
Historical Context
Themes of vengeance and reciprocal cruelty run throughout Peterson's catalog, part of his broader inquiry into how power perpetuates itself. Issuing the work in a Night variant continues the tonal-alternative approach across the 2023 self-released prints. The square format recalls the artist's preference for balanced, frieze-like staging.
FAQ
What is the format?
A square 28 x 28 inch sheet.
What does the Night variant mean?
It is the darker-toned colorway of the composition.
How many were made?
A signed and numbered edition of 75.
What paper is used?
290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
About the Artist
Cleon Peterson (born 1973, Seattle) is an American artist known for stark, high-contrast compositions depicting scenes of violence, power, and social conflict. Working primarily in a limited palette — often black on a single bold ground — he renders chaotic tableaux of figures locked in struggle, exploring themes of authority, brutality, and moral disorder in contemporary society. His graphic, almost hieroglyphic style has appeared in paintings, murals, and a substantial catalogue of signed prints, as well as collaborations spanning fashion and public art. He is based in Los Angeles.
Collecting Cleon Peterson at Gauntlet Gallery
Which Cleon Peterson works should I collect?
His signed, numbered screenprints are the core of the market, prized for their bold duotone impact. Look for clean registration and strong condition. Gauntlet Gallery prioritizes complete, well-preserved impressions with documentation.
How is a Cleon Peterson piece authenticated?
We sell his works with documented provenance and the edition's signature and numbering. Each piece is photographed as-is, including signature and edition details, so you can verify before purchase.
What drives value?
Edition size, image iconicity, color scheme, condition, and provenance drive value. Low-numbered, large-format, and hand-embellished works command the strongest premiums.