Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
The Wanderer
Summary
"The Wanderer" is a 2025 self-released, hand-pulled screen print on 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges, measuring a square 20 x 20 inches in an edition of 50. The title evokes the solitary figure, a motif that connects to Peterson's ongoing exploration of movement, isolation, and the individual set against a hostile world.
Why It Matters
Where much of Peterson's output stages collective violence, "The Wanderer" foregrounds a lone protagonist, offering a quieter, more introspective register. Issued directly by the artist at a larger 20 x 20 format and held to just 50 impressions, it is a focused image that departs from the crowded mob compositions collectors know him for.
Collector Perspective
The square 20 x 20 sheet presents well framed and the edition of 50 keeps supply tight. On deckled Coventry Rag, condition of the raw edges matters to purists. As a self-released 2025 work, buyers should rely on the artist's edition numbering and release documentation as the primary provenance record.
Historical Context
Released in 2025, "The Wanderer" sits within Peterson's broader body of work on conflict and the human figure. The lone-traveler theme carries long art-historical weight, and here it is rendered in the artist's contemporary graphic idiom, translating an age-old subject into his stark, high-contrast visual language.
FAQ
What are the dimensions?
It is a square 20 x 20 inch hand-pulled screen print on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
How many were made?
"The Wanderer" was produced in a limited edition of 50 in 2025.
Is this a typical Peterson subject?
It foregrounds a single figure rather than his more common mob scenes, giving it a quieter, more introspective feel.
Who published it?
It was self-released by Cleon Peterson, sold directly by the artist.
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.