Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
The Marcher (Gold)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
The Marcher (Gold) is a 2021 hand-pulled screen print in an edition of 150, self-released by Cleon Peterson. At a compact 9 x 13 inches on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges, the gold colorway gives the marching figure a martial, medallic sheen. Each impression is signed and numbered by the artist.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Limited edition of 150. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The marcher evokes militarism, procession, and the machinery of organized force, themes central to Peterson's critique of authority. The gold treatment lends it an ironic ceremonial gleam. At 9 x 13 inches it is the smallest format in this group, an accessible entry point at an edition of 150.
Collector Perspective
The small scale and larger edition make this one of the more approachable Peterson prints for new collectors or those building a grouping. The gold colorway delivers tactile richness despite the compact size. Signed and numbered as a self-release, it offers clean artist provenance in a budget-conscious format.
Historical Context
The marching figure connects to Peterson's broader interrogation of power structures, uniformed violence, and collective aggression. The gold palette recalls medals and insignia, sharpening the martial irony. This 2021 self-release reflects his practice of producing and distributing editions independently of traditional publishers.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2021
- 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 13 x 9 inches; 9 x 13 inch, Hand-pulled screen print; Printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Limited edition of 150.
- 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: No per-work artist statement is recorded for this edition. Any thematic reading should be treated as interpretation of the imagery, not a documented statement of the artist's intent. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2021 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 the edition size?
The edition is limited to 150 hand-pulled screen prints, each signed and numbered.
What are the dimensions?
The print measures 9 x 13 inches, the most compact format in this group.
What colorway is this?
This is the Gold colorway on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
Who released it?
It was self-released by Cleon Peterson in 2021.
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