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Peter Max — Flag
Peter Max

Flag

Peter Max's Flag emerges as a vibrant celebration of American identity rendered through the artist's signature psychedelic aesthetic. Created in 2000, this unique lithograph combines traditional printmaking with acrylic overlays, layering bold gestural marks and luminous color washes across the composition. The work captures Max's characteristic visual language of flowing curves, dynamic energy, and radiant hues that transform the iconic subject into something transcendent and deeply personal. Rather than rendering the flag with literal precision, Max allows his expressionistic impulses to dissolve its boundaries into a dreamlike meditation on patriotism and belonging. This edition unique work on paper demonstrates the artist's mastery of mixed media technique, where the crisp lines of lithography provide structure beneath the spontaneous gestures of acrylic paint. The modest scale of eleven by eight and a half inches invites intimate viewing, allowing collectors to appreciate the nuanced layering and chromatic intensity that characterize Max's mature practice. The signed and dated designation confirms its authenticity as a singular vision, making this Flag an accessible entry point into the work of an artist whose influence on contemporary visual culture remains substantial.

Medium
Peter Max, Flag, 2000, Signed, Original lithograph with acrylic on paper, Edition Unique, 11" x 8 1/2" Sheet Size

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Peter Max, Flag

Peter Max's Flag emerges as a vibrant celebration of American identity rendered through the artist's signature psychedelic aesthetic. Created in 2000, this unique lithograph combines traditional printmaking with acrylic overlays, layering bold gestural marks and luminous color washes across the composition. The work captures Max's characteristic visual language of flowing curves, dynamic energy, and radiant hues that transform the iconic subject into something transcendent and deeply personal. Rather than rendering the flag with literal precision, Max allows his expressionistic impulses to dissolve its boundaries into a dreamlike meditation on patriotism and belonging. This edition unique work on paper demonstrates the artist's mastery of mixed media technique, where the crisp lines of lithography provide structure beneath the spontaneous gestures of acrylic paint. The modest scale of eleven by eight and a half inches invites intimate viewing, allowing collectors to appreciate the nuanced layering and chromatic intensity that characterize Max's mature practice. The signed and dated designation confirms its authenticity as a singular vision, making this Flag an accessible entry point into the work of an artist whose influence on contemporary visual culture remains substantial.

Medium
Peter Max, Flag, 2000, Signed, Original lithograph with acrylic on paper, Edition Unique, 11" x 8 1/2" Sheet Size
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Georgetown Frame Shoppe, Washington, D.C., United States

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