Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
The Fourhorseman (Gold)
Summary
The Fourhorseman (Gold), 2023, is a wide-format 16 x 34 inch hand-pulled screen print from Cleon Peterson, self-released in a signed and numbered edition of 75. Printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges, its panoramic proportions carry an apocalyptic procession rendered in Peterson's flat, confrontational silhouette style over a gold ground.
Why It Matters
Invoking the Four Horsemen, Peterson maps his recurring themes of conquest, war, and destruction onto one of Western art's oldest cataclysmic motifs. The elongated horizontal format is deliberate, forcing the eye along a march of figures. The gold surface elevates the dread into something ceremonial, sharpening the contrast that defines his practice.
Collector Perspective
The 16 x 34 inch panorama is a statement piece that demands dedicated wall space, distinguishing it from the artist's more standard rectangular sheets. At an edition of 75 it is scarcer than the larger River Of Blood run. Collectors value the unusual format and the gold treatment as a display-forward acquisition within the 2023 series.
Historical Context
Peterson's imagery has long drawn on ancient friezes, war narratives, and classical processional forms, translating them into a modern vocabulary of civic collapse. Referencing the apocalyptic Horsemen situates this work in a lineage of doom iconography while keeping his contemporary graphic edge. It belongs to his 2023 self-released output distributed directly to collectors.
FAQ
What makes the format unusual?
At 16 x 34 inches it is a wide panoramic sheet, suited to a processional composition.
How many were made?
It was issued in a signed and numbered edition of 75.
What technique was used?
It is a hand-pulled screen print on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
Is it authenticated by the artist?
Each print is hand-signed and numbered by Cleon Peterson, self-released.
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.