This is a rare hand signed, Lithograph by Peter Max. Very good condition, and signed in marker, bottom right. Printed on silver foil.
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Peter Max:
Peter Max was born in Berlin in 1937 but his family moved to China when he was still very young. In fact the young Max would move frequently with his family, learning about a variety of cultures throughout the world while traveling from Tibet to Africa to Israel to Europe until his family moved to the U.S. In American Max was trained at the Art Students League, Pratt Institute, and the School of Visual Arts, all in New York. After closing his design studio in 1964, Peter began creating his characteristic paintings and graphic prints.
From visionary pop artist of the 1960's, to master of
dynamic neo Expressionism, Peter Max and his vibrant colours have become part
of the fabric of contemporary American culture. In the 1960's Max rose to
youthful prominence with his now-famous "Cosmic '60s" style, a bold
linear type of painting which employed Fauvist use of colour and depicted
transcendental themes. Peter Max revolutionized art of the 60’s just as the
Beatles transformed the music of the decade. As his expressionistic style
evolved, becoming more sensuous and painterly, Max’s unique symbolism and
vibrant colour palette have continued to inspire new generations of Americans
throughout the decades. Peter Max is a passionate environmentalist and defender
of human and animal rights, often dedicating paintings and posters for these
noteworthy causes. He has celebrated our nation's principles of freedom and
democracy with his famous paintings of American icons of freedom including Lady
Liberty and the American Flag.
Peter Max has received many important commissions including
the creation of the first "Preserve the Environment" Postage Stamp
commemorating the World's Fair in Spokane, Washington; 235 Border Murals at
entry points to Canada and Mexico commissioned by the U.S. General Services;
and a painting of each of the 50 states, resulting in a book, "Peter Max
Paints America" in celebration of the Bicentennial. In 1981 he was invited
by President and Mrs. Reagan to paint six Liberty portraits at the White House.
Max has painted for five U.S. Presidents - Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush and
Clinton. Max has exhibited in over 40 international museums and over 50
galleries, worldwide. His work can be found in many prominent museum and
private collections around the world.