Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
The Reflection (Red)
Summary
A wide 16 x 39 inch panoramic screen print from 2021, hand-pulled on 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges. Self-released in a signed and numbered edition of 125, its elongated horizontal format lends itself to a frieze-like reading, echoing the processional compositions that recur across Peterson's figurative work.
Why It Matters
The unusually long 16 x 39 inch proportion sets this print apart from Peterson's more standard square and rectangular formats. That panoramic shape reinforces the frieze-like, narrative sweep of the imagery and gives collectors a distinctive horizontal work for spaces where a wide format is needed.
Collector Perspective
The wide format is both an asset and a consideration: it commands long horizontal wall runs and stairwells but requires specific framing. Signed and numbered in an edition of 125, it fits Peterson's self-released norm. The title's "Red" designation signals a red-and-black palette treatment for collectors tracking his color variants.
Historical Context
Peterson's horizontal compositions consciously evoke classical friezes and Greek vase bands, where figures move in continuous procession. The 2021 self-released format, on heavyweight Coventry Rag, continues his practice of matching ancient compositional structure to contemporary themes of dominance and confrontation.
FAQ
What makes the format distinctive?
Its wide 16 x 39 inch panoramic proportion, suited to a horizontal, frieze-like presentation.
What does 'Red' refer to in the title?
It designates the red color treatment of this print within Peterson's palette variants.
Is it signed and numbered?
Yes, each print in the edition of 125 is signed and numbered.
What paper stock is used?
290gsm Coventry Rag 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.