Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
The Return (Gold)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
"The Return (Gold)" (2016) is a wide panoramic hand-pulled screen print at 42 x 16 inches on 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges, signed and numbered in an edition of 125. The elongated horizontal band stages a processional scene of homecoming and reckoning, its narrow proportions echoing the continuous narrative friezes of antiquity.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Limited edition of 125. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
At an edition of just 125, "The Return" has one of the smaller runs among Peterson's self-released panoramic prints, tightening its scarcity relative to the more common 150-count editions. The near-42-inch width and friezelike format make it a commanding display piece and a strong example of his horizontal narrative compositions.
Collector Perspective
The lower 125-count edition gives "The Return" a modest scarcity edge over Peterson's 150-run panoramas, a detail attentive collectors weigh. The 42-inch width requires custom framing and careful handling of the long deckled sheet. A crisp pencil signature and low edition number are the primary value drivers for this format.
Historical Context
Peterson's panoramic prints translate the horizontal storytelling of ancient pottery and relief into a modern idiom of conflict. "The Return," made in 2016, uses this elongated stage to depict a homecoming charged with tension, consistent with his career-long interest in cycles of power, retribution, and the aftermath of violence.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2016
- 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 16 x 42 inches; 42 x16" hand pulled screen print; Printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Limited edition of 125.
- 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 2016 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 notable about the edition size?
At 125 impressions, it is one of the smaller runs among Peterson's self-released panoramic prints, slightly scarcer than his common 150-count editions.
What are its dimensions?
It is a wide panoramic sheet at 42 x 16 inches on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
Is it signed?
Yes, each impression is hand-signed and numbered in pencil by Cleon Peterson.
