Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
The Naked Woman & Man (White)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
This 2022 hand-pulled screen print measures 18 x 13 inches, printed in black and bone on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges. Issued in an edition of 75, each impression is signed and numbered. Smaller than Peterson's standard sheets, it distills his figuration to an elemental pairing of two bodies.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Each print is signed and numbered. Edition of 75. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
Stripping his cast down to a single man and woman, Peterson turns his usual crowd scenes inward toward the primal unit of human relation. The nudity removes social markers, leaving only bodies and power. In his flat black-and-bone idiom, the image reads as both intimate and confrontational, a study of vulnerability and dominance.
Collector Perspective
The intimate 18 x 13-inch format and $125 original price make this the most approachable piece in the 2022 group. An edition of 75 on archival Coventry Rag keeps it collector-grade despite the modest scale. Signed and numbered, it suits those seeking a compact, wall-friendly Peterson work.
Historical Context
Peterson's figures descend from a lineage of stark narrative art, from Greek black-figure vases to modern political graphics. Reducing his scenes to two nude figures aligns with a broader interest in archetype over individual. The 2022 self-released editions gave collectors direct access to these pared-down statements outside the traditional gallery structure.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2022
- 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 18 x 13 inches; 13 x 18 inch, hand-pulled screen print. Printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Each print is signed and numbered. Edition of 75.
- 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 2022 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 are the dimensions?
It measures 18 x 13 inches, smaller than Peterson's standard prints.
What was the original release price?
It was released at $125, the lowest of the 2022 self-released group.
How many were made?
The edition is limited to 75 signed and numbered prints.
Why are the figures nude?
The nudity strips away social identity, focusing the composition on elemental dynamics between two bodies.
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