Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
The Horseman (White)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
The Horseman (White) , 2015, is a glazed porcelain sculpture standing 14 inches on a 12-inch base, issued in an edition of 10 by Library Street Collective. The larger of Peterson's ceramic figures, it brings his iconography of the mounted aggressor—an enduring symbol of conquest and domination—into a substantial three-dimensional form.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition of 10. Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The horseman motif carries deep art-historical weight, from equestrian monuments to apocalyptic riders, and Peterson repurposes it as a figure of menace. As a sculpture rather than a print, it is a rare chance to own his imagery in physical volume. At 14 inches it commands more presence than most of his ceramic output.
Collector Perspective
Larger and more imposing than Kill Your Sons, this is a centerpiece object for a Peterson collection. The edition of 10 and the fragility of glazed porcelain keep supply extremely tight. Collectors should prioritize the white glaze's crispness and the intact base, both of which drive desirability within the small run.
Historical Context
Produced in 2015 through Library Street Collective, the piece sits within Peterson's broader project of depicting power, cruelty, and hierarchy. The equestrian figure recurs across his paintings and murals as shorthand for those who dominate; the sculpture makes that recurring painted character permanent and freestanding.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned sculpture / object
- Release date
- 2015
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Sculpture | Ceramic; catalog dimensions 14 x 12 x 12 inches.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition of 10.
- Signature and marks
- Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering 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 2015 through Library Street Collective, the piece sits within Peterson's broader project of depicting power, cruelty, and hierarchy. 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 2015 and attributes the edition to Library Street Collective.
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 Library Street Collective. 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 this differ from Kill Your Sons?
The Horseman is larger at 14 inches and depicts a mounted figure, while Kill Your Sons is a smaller standing form.
What is the edition size?
Limited to 10 glazed porcelain examples in the white colorway.
Who released it?
Library Street Collective, Peterson's Detroit gallery.
Why is the horseman significant in his work?
The mounted figure is a recurring symbol of conquest and domination across his paintings and murals.
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