Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
The Brinksman II
Work Summary & Collector Notes
The Brinksman II is the second panel in Cleon Peterson's 2011 Obey Giant pairing, a signed screen print numbered in an edition of 75. At 23 x 23 inches on heavy Arches 100% cotton paper, it mirrors and extends the standoff of its companion, continuing Peterson's meditation on conflict escalated to its dangerous limit.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: 23 x 23 inch Screen Print, Signed by Cleon Peterson. Numbered Edition of 75. Printed on Heavy Arches 100% cotton paper. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
As the closing half of the Brinksman diptych, this print completes a narrative arc that a single image cannot deliver. Published by Obey Giant, it benefits from the same distribution and provenance that made the series widely collected, while its title reinforces Peterson's fascination with power that thrives on the risk of collapse.
Collector Perspective
Collectors seeking the full statement should hold both Brinksman prints together, as separated panels lose the intended dialogue. The 75-piece edition on Arches cotton is scarce. Confirm signature, numbering, and that both sheets share matching edition numbers when acquiring the pair as a set.
Historical Context
Produced in 2011 alongside The Brinksman I, this work belongs to Peterson's consolidation as a printmaker within the Obey ecosystem. The paired format was a natural vehicle for an artist whose imagery is built on opposition, aggressor against victim, order against chaos, staged across two answering panels.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned print or object
- Release date
- 2011
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- catalog dimensions 23 x 23 inches; 23 x 23 inch Screen Print, Signed by Cleon Peterson. Numbered Edition of 75. Printed on Heavy Arches 100% cotton paper.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: 23 x 23 inch Screen Print, Signed by Cleon Peterson. Numbered Edition of 75. Printed on Heavy Arches 100% cotton paper.
- 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 2011 alongside The Brinksman I, this work belongs to Peterson's consolidation as a printmaker within the Obey ecosystem. 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 2011 and attributes the edition to Obey Giant.
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 Obey Giant. 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 The Brinksman II relate to The Brinksman I?
It is the companion panel, released the same year in the same 75-piece Obey Giant edition, intended to be viewed as a pair.
Is it signed and numbered?
Yes, signed by Cleon Peterson and numbered from an edition of 75.
What are the specifications?
A 23 x 23 inch screen print on heavy Arches 100% cotton paper.
