Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Virgins (Gold)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
"Virgins (Gold)" (2017) is a 28 x 28-inch hand-pulled black-and-gold screen print on 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges, signed and numbered in an edition of 175. The square format and gilded palette place a loaded, provocative title within Peterson's flattened figurative style, where tension and vulnerability read through silhouette and gesture alone.
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
The large square editions represent Peterson at his most commanding, and "Virgins" pairs its scale with a title that invites interpretation against his broader themes of power and predation. Self-released in 175 impressions, it is a substantial gold-series work for collectors who want a bold, wall-dominating statement piece with archival production values.
Collector Perspective
At 28 inches square this is a significant physical object, and collectors should factor framing cost and light-safe display into acquisition. The 175-count edition keeps it relatively attainable within the gold series. Metallic ink evenness, a crisp pencil signature, and intact deckled edges are the condition markers most affecting long-term desirability.
Historical Context
Peterson's provocatively titled works use blunt language to underscore the moral discomfort at the core of his practice. Drawing on ancient black-figure pottery and modern protest graphics, his 2017 gold editions cast scenes of dominance and exposure in a ceremonial light, forcing viewers to confront violence dressed in the aesthetics of reverence.
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 28 x 28 inches; 28 x 28" 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
What size is "Virgins (Gold)"?
It is a large square print at 28 x 28 inches, hand-pulled in black and gold on 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges.
Is this a self-released edition?
Yes, it was released directly by Cleon Peterson, signed and numbered by the artist in an edition of 175.
What paper stock is used?
It is printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag, a heavyweight archival cotton paper with characteristic deckled edges.
