Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Trump 2017 (Gold)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
"Trump 2017 (Gold)" is a large 36 x 27.5-inch hand-pulled black-and-gold screen print on 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges, signed and numbered in an edition of 175. Peterson places himself center-stage within a diagram of political corruption, releasing the work as a scathing satirical response to the incoming administration and a warning of democratic decline.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: limited edition of 175. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
This is Peterson's most overtly political and self-referential print, accompanied by his own biting statement on power and corruption. The explicit topical content, large format, and 175-count self-released edition make it a documentary artifact of a specific cultural moment, distinguishing it sharply from his more allegorical gold-series compositions.
Collector Perspective
Named, dated political prints occupy a distinct niche: they attract collectors of protest art and topical satire alongside Peterson's core following. The overt subject can polarize buyers, but the artist's inclusion of himself and his released manifesto add narrative depth. Large-format condition, signature, and edition number are the key acquisition checks.
Historical Context
Released around the 2017 U.S. presidential inauguration, this print channels Peterson's cynicism about authority into direct political commentary, invoking his grandfather's line about a world of idiots and gangsters. It joins a wave of artist responses to the era, using the gilded frieze aesthetic to satirize what he frames as a slide toward totalitarianism.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2017
- 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 36 x 27.5 inches; 27.5 x 36" hand pulled black and gold screen print; printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: limited edition of 175.
- 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 2017 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
Why does Peterson appear in this print?
He placed himself center-stage within a diagram of political corruption as a satirical self-inscription, framing the work as his personal response to the incoming administration.
How large is "Trump 2017 (Gold)"?
It is one of his larger prints at 36 x 27.5 inches, hand-pulled in black and gold on 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges.
What is the edition size?
The edition is limited to 175 impressions, each signed and numbered by the artist.
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