Born Peter Max Finkelstein in Berlin in 1937, psychedelic Pop art icon Peter Max spent the first part of his childhood in Shanghai after his parents emigrated from Germany to flee the Nazis. While there, Max developed his deep interest in American pop culture — namely comic books, jazz and cinema. Max’s paintings, graphic design, prints and illustrations, which were inspired by these interests, were also informed by his experience with synesthesia, a sensory condition that causes him to see music and hear color.
After relocating to Haifa, Israel, then Paris, where he spent a significant amount of time in sketching classes at the Louvre, a teenage Max and his family finally moved to the United States, settling in Brooklyn. Max enrolled in the Art Students League of New York in 1956, training under Frank J. Reilly, and then the School of Visual Arts. Throughout art school, Max focused on photorealism, but he found the style too restrictive. When he graduated and opened his graphic design studio with friends in 1962, he began experimenting with abstraction and color — just in time for the psychedelic era.
The technicolor works for which Max would become known are characterized by big and bold graphic qualities — not dissimilar to what you’d find in his beloved comic books. Some deeper themes emerged across his work too: Max spent a good portion of the 1960s and 1970s creating his signature cosmic style, inspired by his fascination with astronomy and Eastern philosophies.
For Max and his partners, the graphic design business was highly successful, with commissions rolling in from advertising agencies, magazines and even Hollywood in the form of movie posters. The artist was featured on the cover of Life in 1969, and by the 1970s, he was practically a household name.
Max's body of work extended into product design, including a line of clocks for General Electric, while his domination of the commercial art scene continued for decades. He was commissioned to paint a postage stamp honoring the World’s Fair of 1974 (Expo ‘74); a Statue of Liberty series in which some proceeds went on to fund the statue’s restoration; posters and other advertising materials for major events like the Super Bowl, the U.S. Open and the Grammys; a Dale Earnhardt race car; and even the hull of the Norwegian Breakaway cruise ship.
Commercial activities aside, Max has long been the subject of many museum exhibitions, from his first solo show in 1970, “The World of Peter Max,” at the M.H. de Young Memorial Museum in San Francisco to 2016's “Peter Max: 50 Years of Cosmic Dreaming” at the Tampa Museum of Art in Florida. Today, his work belongs to the collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and other institutions.
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Lady With Floating Flowers, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Lady With Floating Flowers Year: 2001 Edition: 500/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on archival paper Size: 9 x 11 inches Condition: Excellent Insc...
Lithograph
Blue Vase, Framed Lithograph by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Peter Max Title: Blue Vase Year: 1981 Medium: Lithograph on Somerset, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 165 Image Size: 25 x 19 inches Size: 30.5 in. x 24 in. (77.47 cm...
Lithograph
Flag with Heart on Blends
By Peter Max
Located in Missouri, MO
Peter Max (German, b. 1937) Flag with Heart on Blends Signed Lower Right 16.25 x 12 inches 31 x 26.5 inches with frame Peter Max, born Peter Max Finkelstein, is a multi-dimensional...
Acrylic, Lithograph
$1,051Sale Price|20% Off
Neo Man In Love Ver. II, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Neo Man In Love Ver. II Year: 2001 Edition: 500/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on archival paper Size: 11 x 9 inches Condition: Excellent Inscrip...
Lithograph
$1,276Sale Price|20% Off
Flag on Blends, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Flag on Blends Year: 2005 Edition: 500/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 8 x 10 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription...
Lithograph
$763Sale Price|20% Off
Homage to Picasso, Volume I, #3, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Homage to Picasso, Volume I, #3 Year: 2001 Edition: 452/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 5 x 4 inches Condition: Excel...
Lithograph
"Peace Corps"
By Peter Max
Located in Astoria, NY
Peter Max (American, b. 1937), "Peace Corps", Lithographic Poster in Colors, circa 1970, titled to top, inscribed and signed "For Alice / Peter Max" lower right, silver-tone frame. ...
Lithograph
Woodstock Series, Profile on B
By Peter Max
Located in Missouri, MO
Peter Max (German, b. 1937) Woodstock Series, Profile on B Signed Lower Right 9 x 7 inches 25.5 x 23.5 inches with frame Peter Max, born Peter Max Finkelstein, is a multi-dimension...
Acrylic, Lithograph
$1,915Sale Price|20% Off
Six Liberties, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Six Liberties Year: 2003 Edition: 424/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Arches paper Size: 13.5 x 15.5inches Condition: Excellent Inscription: Si...
Lithograph
Degas and Woman from Images of an Era Suite - Pop Art Lithograph by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Peter Max Title: Degas and Woman from Images of an Era Suite Year: 1990 Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 245/300 Siz...
Lithograph
$780Sale Price|20% Off
Lady Profile, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Lady Profile Year: 1998 Medium: Lithograph and acrylic on Coventry Smooth paper Size: 8.5 x 6.5 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription: Signed and by...
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Lithograph
Peter Max Contemporary Screen Print, 1971, Signed, Lady with Portrait
By Peter Max
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Peter Max Title: Lady with Portrait Medium: Screen print in colors Date: 1971 Edition: 129/250 Sheet Size: 29 3/4" x 21 3/4" Frame Size: 36 3/4" x 28 3/4" Signature: Hand sig...
Screen
$571Sale Price|20% Off
Liberty Head IV, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Liberty Head IV Year: 2001 Edition: 454/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 3.5 x 3 inches Condition: Excellent Inscripti...
Lithograph
Himalayan Valley , Pop Art Lithograph by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) - Himalayan Valley, Year: circa 1980, Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: HC, Image Size: 16 x 21 inches, Size: 21.5...
Lithograph
Ballet Dancer, Pop Art Lithograph by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) - Ballet Dancer, Year: 1974, Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: HC, Image Size: 18 x 25 inches, Size: 21.5 in. x 28...
Lithograph
At The Picture, Pop Art Hand-Colored Lithograph by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) - At The Picture, Year: 1981, Medium: Lithograph with hand-coloring, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 111/165, Size: 19 x 24 in. (48.2...
Lithograph
Lady of Fashion II, Pop Art Lithograph by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) - Lady of Fashion II, Year: 1980, Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 165, HC, Image Size: 18.5 x 22 inches, Size: 2...
Lithograph
Giving of the Flower, Psychedelic Art Lithograph by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) - Giving of the Flower, Year: 1981, Medium: Lithograph, signed in pencil, Edition: 165, HC, Image Size: 20 x 29 inches, Size: 21 in. x 30 in...
Lithograph
Umbrella Lady 15, Pop Art Lithograph by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) - Umbrella Lady 15, Year: circa 1979, Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 165, HC, Image Size: 26 x 18.5 inches, Size...
Lithograph
From Another Planet, Psychedelic Art Lithograph by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) - From Another Planet, Year: 1980, Medium: Lithograph on Somerset, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 165, Size: 21.5 in. x 25 in. (54.6...
Lithograph
Quadrillage, Pop Art Lithograph by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) - Quadrillage, Year: 1973, Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 250, AP, Image Size: 13.5 x 19.5 inches, Size: 20 in....
Lithograph
Girl From Ibiza, Pop Art Lithograph by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) - Girl From Ibiza, Year: 1981, Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 165, HC, Image Size: 24.5 x 16.5 inches, Size: 30...
Lithograph
Sage at Window, Psychedelic Art Lithograph by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) - Sage at Window, Year: 1980, Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 165, HC, Image Size: 18 x 23 inches, Size: 22 in. ...
Lithograph
Pink Sky Flyer, Psychedelic Art Screenprint by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) - Pink Sky Flyer, Year: 1981, Medium: Screenprint on Arches, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 165, Image Size: 19 x 26 inches, Size: ...
Screen
Monk and Vase, Psychedelic Art Lithograph by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) - Monk and Vase, Year: 1980, Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 165, HC, Image Size: 19 x 16 inches, Size: 27 in. x...
Lithograph
Ballet Story, Pop Art Lithograph by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) - Ballet Story, Year: 1981, Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 76/165, Image Size: 24.5 x 18.5 inches, Size: 30 in....
Lithograph
American Woman, Psychedelic Art Lithograph by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) - American Woman, Year: 1980, Medium: Lithograph, signed and dedicated in pencil, Image Size: 15.5 x 23 inches, Size: 21 x 27.5 in. (53.34 ...
Lithograph
Tibetan Lady, Psychedelic Art Hand-Colored Lithograph by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) - Tibetan Lady, Year: 1980, Medium: Lithograph with Hand-Coloring, Image Size: 16.5 x 25 inches, Size: 22 x 30 in. (55.88 x 76.2 cm)
Lithograph
Boat Flyer, Psychedelic Art Lithograph by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) - Boat Flyer, Year: 1980, Medium: Lithograph, signed and dedicated in marker, Image Size: 18 x 23.5 inches, Size: 21.25 x 26.25 in. (53.98 ...
Lithograph
Swamiji, Psychedelic Art Screenprint by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) - Swamiji, Year: 1971, Medium: Screenprint on Arches, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 47/100, Size: 22 x 30 in. (55.88 x 76.2 cm)
Screen
In His Garden, Pop Art Lithograph by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) - In His Garden, Year: 1980, Medium: Lithograph, signed and dedicated in marker, Image Size: 18 x 23.5 inches, Size: 21.25 x 26.25 in. (53.9...
Lithograph
Profile, Heart and Vase, Pop Art Etching by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) - Profile, Heart and Vase, Year: circa 1981, Medium: Etching with Chine Colle, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: PP 1, Image Size: 7 x ...
Etching
The Jockey, Framed Pop Art Lithograph by Peter Max 1981
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
This lithograph was created by American Pop artist Peter Max. Max' work is an indispensable guide for cultural literacy of the 1960s, and it commands a large following worldwide. He ...
Lithograph
$571Sale Price|20% Off
Liberty Head IX, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Liberty Head IX Year: 2003 Edition: 491/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 3.43 x 2.62 inches Condition: Excellent Inscr...
Lithograph
$860Sale Price|20% Off
Tip Toe Floating I, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Tip Toe Floating I Year: 2001 Edition: 452/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 6 x 4.75 inches Condition: Excellent Inscr...
Lithograph
If Series: Runner, Psychedelic Art Screenprint by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
If Series: Runner Peter Max, German/American (1937) Date: 1981 Screenprint, signed and dedicated in pencil Edition: A/P Size: 10 in. x 14 in. (25.4 cm x 35.56 cm) Frame Size: 16.75 x...
Screen
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
The Mime
By Peter Max
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original contemporary Pop Art lithograph by American Artist Peter Max titled, "The Mime," featuring the classic figural work Max is most known and loved for. This piece was create...
Paper, Lithograph
$955Sale Price|20% Off
Sailboat with Pyramid, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Sailboat with Pyramid Year: 1998 Edition: 300/300, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Coventry Smooth paper Size: 7 x 8 inches Condition: Excellent Ins...
Lithograph
$1,436Sale Price|20% Off
Sailboat East on Blends, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Sailboat East on Blends Year: 2005 Edition: 500/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 17 x 13 inches Condition: Excellent I...
Lithograph
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Abstract Figure With Umbrella, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Abstract Figure With Umbrella Year: 2001 Edition: 500/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on archival paper Size: 9 x 11 inches Condition: Excellent I...
Lithograph
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Protect our Home, Version I, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Protect our Home, Version I Year: 2002 Edition: 451/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 5 x 6.25 inches Condition: Excell...
Lithograph
$859Sale Price|20% Off
Abstract Figure I, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Abstract Figure I Year: 2001 Edition: 451/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 5 x 6 inches Condition: Excellent Inscripti...
Lithograph
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
WITHOUT BORDERS
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Original painting on canvas. Hand signed on front by the artist. Canvas size 10 x 10 inches. Custom framed in white with hand painted fillet. Frame size approx 19 x 19 inches. ...
Canvas, Acrylic
$955Sale Price|20% Off
Sage, Sailboat, and Vase II, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Sage, Sailboat, and Vase II Year: 2000 Edition: 500/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 7.375 x 8.25 inches Condition: Ex...
Lithograph
Larry King I, Psychedelic Pop Art Screenprint by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Psychedelic, Pop Art portrait of a young Larry King by artist Peter Max. This screenprint on canvas is part of a small series of 4 and is nicely framed. Larry King I Peter Max, Ge...
Acrylic, Screen
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Landscape thru Window, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Landscape thru Window Year: 1978 Edition: 98/100, plus proofs Medium: Silkscreen on Arches paper Size: 30 x 23 inches Condition: Good Inscription: Sig...
Screen
$2,600Sale Price|33% Off
Baloo Baba, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Baloo Baba Year: 1972 Edition: 300, plus proofs Medium: Silkscreen on wove paper Size: 16 x 18 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription: Signed by the ...
Screen
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Angel with Sun II, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Angel with Sun II Year: 2002 Edition: 427/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 4.87 x 4.5 inches Condition: Excellent Insc...
Lithograph
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Two Cosmic Sages Ver. II, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Two Cosmic Sages Ver. II Year: 2001 Edition: 500/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on archival paper Size: 9 x 11 inches Condition: Excellent Inscri...
Lithograph
$763Sale Price|20% Off
Heart Series VI, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Heart Series VI Year: 1998 Edition: 300/300, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Coventry Smooth paper Size: 5 x 4 inches Condition: Excellent Inscripti...
Lithograph
Moonscapes II, Psychedelic Screenprint by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Peter Max Title: Moonscapes II Year: 1978 Medium: Screenprint on Somerset, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 150 Image Size: 19 x 25 inches Size: 22 x 28 in. (55.88 x ...
Screen
Profile with Doves, Pop Art Acrylic Painting on Lithograph by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Profile with Doves by Peter Max, German/American (1937) Portfolio: Woodstock Series Date: 2006 Mixed Media with Acrylic on Lithograph, signed Size: 10 x 8 in. (25.4 x 20.32 cm) Frame...
Acrylic, Lithograph
$9,500
Lady and Sailboat V. II No. 1 - Watercolor & Ink Psychedelic Art by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) Title: Lady and Sailboat version II #1 Year: circa 1995 Medium: Ink and Watercolor, signed u.l. Size: 15 in. x 18 in. (38.1 cm x 45.72 c...
Ink, Watercolor
$3,000Sale Price|20% Off
Day Dreaming, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Day Dreaming Year: 1980 Edition: 149/165, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Arches paper Size: 21.5 x 27 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription: Sign...
Lithograph
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Himalayan Valley, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Himalayan Valley Year: 1980 Medium: Lithograph on Arches paper Edition: A.P.; 165, plus proofs Size: 20.25 x 24.75 inches Condition: Good Inscription:...
Lithograph
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Winged Flyer with Sunrise II, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Winged Flyer with Sunrise II Year: 2001 Edition: 498/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 9 x 11 inches Condition: Excelle...
Lithograph
$571Sale Price|20% Off
Liberty Head VI, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Liberty Head VI Year: 2001 Edition: 492/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 3.5 x 3 inches Condition: Excellent Inscripti...
Lithograph
$636Sale Price|20% Off
Lady’s Hat, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Lady’s Hat Year: 1982 Medium: Mixed media, crayon, lithography on Arches paper Size: 6.25 x 7 inches Condition: Good Inscription: Signed by the artist...
Mixed Media
$475Sale Price|20% Off
Angel with Saturn, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Angel with Saturn Year: 2003 Edition: 427/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 3.43 x 2.62 inches Condition: Excellent Ins...
Lithograph
$571Sale Price|20% Off
Cosmic Umbrella Man, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Cosmic Umbrella Man Year: 2003 Edition: 496/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 3.5 x 3 inches Condition: Excellent Inscr...
Lithograph