Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
The Naked Man & Woman (Gold)
Summary
The Naked Man & Woman (Gold), 2022, is a 13 x 18 inch hand-pulled screen print by Cleon Peterson, self-released in a signed and numbered edition of 75 on 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges. As a 2022 release, it predates the artist's 2023 series and pairs a gold ground with an intimate figural subject.
Why It Matters
Reducing humanity to a naked man and woman, Peterson strips his figures to their most elemental state, a departure from his crowd-scene depictions of collective violence. The gold treatment lends the pair an almost iconic, mythic framing. As a 2022 work, it marks an earlier point in the artist's self-released catalog.
Collector Perspective
The compact 13 x 18 inch scale is the most intimate format in this group, easy to frame and well suited to close viewing. Its 2022 date sets it apart from the 2023 releases, appealing to collectors who track the arc of Peterson's output. The gold variant and edition of 75 support its standing within his direct-to-collector prints.
Historical Context
The primal man-and-woman pairing echoes creation and archetype imagery running through art history, which Peterson recasts in his blunt contemporary silhouette style. Released in 2022, it sits slightly earlier than the surrounding series and shows the same self-released, hand-pulled approach on premium rag stock distributed directly to collectors.
FAQ
How does this print differ in date?
It is a 2022 release, earlier than the 2023 works in the series.
What are the dimensions?
The sheet measures 13 x 18 inches, the most compact format in this group.
What is the edition size?
A signed and numbered edition of 75.
What is the medium?
A hand-pulled screen print on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
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.