Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Stare Into The Sun (Black And Gold)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Stare Into The Sun (Black And Gold) is a 2019 hand-pulled screen print in a striking 22 x 48 inch horizontal panorama, on 290gsm Arches Rag with deckled edges. Self-released in a limited edition of 75, each impression is signed and numbered. The black-and-gold palette departs from Peterson's usual red for a more opulent register.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Hand pulled 48 x 22" black & gold screen print. Printed on 290gsm Arches Rag paper with deckled edges. Each print is signed and numbered. 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 elongated 22 x 48 inch panoramic format is unusual and cinematic, giving Peterson's figures room for a sweeping frieze-like composition. The black-and-gold colorway trades his signature red for a tone of grandeur and menace, making this one of the more visually distinctive and format-driven works in his print catalog.
Collector Perspective
With only 75 impressions and a dramatic wide format, this print carries strong collector appeal. The gold ink and unusual dimensions differentiate it from the bulk of Peterson's black-and-red output. Verify signature, numbering, and deckled edges; the large horizontal sheet demands careful framing and inspection for handling wear.
Historical Context
Dating to 2019, this print predates Peterson's most overtly election-driven 2020 releases and sits within his self-released body of work. The black-and-gold treatment reflects his periodic experiments with palette and scale, connecting his brutal imagery to a visual language of imperial splendor and threat.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2019
- 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 22 x 48 inches; Hand pulled 48 x 22" black & gold screen print. Printed on 290gsm Arches Rag paper with deckled edges. Each print is signed and numbered. Limited edition of 75.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Hand pulled 48 x 22" black & gold screen print. Printed on 290gsm Arches Rag paper with deckled edges. Each print is signed and numbered. 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: Dating to 2019, this print predates Peterson's most overtly election-driven 2020 releases and sits within his self-released body of work. 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 2019 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
What is unusual about this print's format?
It is a wide 22 x 48 inch horizontal panorama, one of the more cinematic formats in Peterson's print output.
What colors are used?
Black and gold, a departure from Peterson's more common black-and-red duotone.
How many impressions exist?
A limited edition of 75, each signed and numbered.
What year and paper?
2019, printed on 290gsm Arches Rag with deckled edges.
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