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World On Fire (Large Format - Black)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
"World On Fire (Large Format - Black)" is a 2021 hand-pulled large-format screen print by Cleon Peterson in a small edition of just 25. At 48 x 36 inches on 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges, it was released to mark his exhibition "Truth & Lies," a body of eleven paintings documenting America's political and social discord ahead of the 2020 election.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: 36 x 48 inch. Hand-pulled, large format screenprint. Printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges. Each print is signed and numbered. Limited small edition of 25. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
This is a statement work: monumental scale, a tiny edition, and a direct tie to a named exhibition give it unusual gravity within Peterson's print catalog. "World On Fire" is among his most recognized motifs, and the large black format renders it at full commanding presence, the version collectors point to when they want the image at its most imposing.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 25 at nearly four feet tall places this among the scarcer, most collectible Peterson prints. The large format demands wall space and rewards it, functioning as a centerpiece rather than a supporting work. Its documented link to "Truth & Lies" adds context that seasoned collectors value beyond the image alone.
Historical Context
Peterson released this print in celebration of "Truth & Lies," a show of eleven original paintings chronicling the fracture of American political and social life around the 2020 election. That exhibition frame anchors the work firmly in its moment, making the large-format "World On Fire" a signature document of that period in his practice.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2021
- 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 48 x 36 inches; 36 x 48 inch. Hand-pulled, large format screenprint. Printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges. Each print is signed and numbered. Limited small edition of 25; I'm proud to be releasing the large format screenprint "World on Fire" in celebration of my new show "Truth & Lies." The show features eleven original paintings documenting America's political and social discord leading up to the 2020 election.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: 36 x 48 inch. Hand-pulled, large format screenprint. Printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges. Each print is signed and numbered. Limited small edition of 25.
- 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: Read as documented context rather than stated intent: Peterson released this print in celebration of "Truth & Lies," a show of eleven original paintings chronicling the fracture of American political and social life around the 2020 election. This is an interpretive reading of the release context, not a statement of the artist's intent for this specific work. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2021 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 is this edition so small?
It is a large-format release limited to just 25, a deliberately small run for a work at this monumental 48 x 36 inch scale.
What show is it connected to?
It was released to celebrate Peterson's exhibition "Truth & Lies," featuring eleven paintings about America's discord leading up to the 2020 election.
How is it different from the sculpture version?
This is a large flat screen print of the World On Fire image, distinct from the separate resin sculpture edition of the same title.
What paper is used?
290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges, printed by hand.
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