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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COMPOSITION RED Signed Lithograph, Pop Art Floral Still Life, Round Vase
By Peter Max
Located in Union City, NJ
COMPOSITION RED is an original hand drawn lithograph by the renowned American Pop artist, Peter Max, printed using traditional hand lithography techniques on archival printmaking pap...
Lithograph
Sunset, Pop Art Lithograph by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) - Sunset, Year: 1979, Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 200, Size: 21 in. x 26 in. (53.34 cm x 66.04 cm), Frame Siz...
Lithograph
Runner and Flying Sage, Psychedelic Art Lithograph by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) - Runner and Flying Sage, Year: 1982, Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 165, HC, Image Size: 19 x 24 inches, Size: ...
Lithograph
Marilyn's Flowers, Pop Art Lithograph by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) - Marilyn's Flowers, Year: 1979, Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 175, HC, Image Size: 19 x 24.5 inches, Size: 23...
Lithograph
Runner, Pop Art Print with Marker Drawing by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) - Runner, Year: 1974, Medium: Print with Marker Drawing, signed and dated, Size: 24.5 in. x 21.5 in. (62.23 cm x 54.61 cm)
Etching
Composition Red, Pop Art Lithograph by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) - Composition Red, Year: 1980, Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 165, HC, Image Size: 19 x 18 inches, Size: 27 in....
Lithograph
Sailboats, Psychedelic Art Lithograph by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) - Sailboats, Year: 1980, Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 165, HC 12, Image Size: 18.5 x 20 inches, Size: 21 in. ...
Lithograph
Flower Abstract, Psychedelic Art Lithograph by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) - Flower Abstract, Year: 1980, Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 165, HC, Image Size: 18 x 23.5 inches, Size: 22 i...
Lithograph
$8,400Sale Price|20% Off
Angel, Heart on Red, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Angel, Heart on Red Year: 1996 Edition: 229/300 Medium: Silkscreen on Essex paper Size: 39.25 x 27 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription: Signed and...
Screen
If Series: Flower Garden, Framed Pop Art Screenprint by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
If Series: Flower Garden 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: ...
Screen
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
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
$960Sale Price|23% Off
TWO FLOATING Signed Lithograph, Abstract Balloons, Pop Art, Red Pink Yellow Blue
By Peter Max
Located in Union City, NJ
TWO FLOATING is an original hand drawn lithograph by the renowned American Pop artist, Peter Max, printed in 1991 in an edition of 165, using traditional hand lithography techniques on archival Somerset paper, 100% acid free. TWO FLOATING is a dreamy, New Age style, upbeat abstract composition portraying a colorful, dandy man dressed in a blue striped jacket with yellow sleeves exiting from the left as a group of floating red, yellow, and light blue balloon shapes suspended in the air against a background of warm rosy pink; a white and yellow sphere resting on the ground. TWO FLOATING is an airy, transcendental, happy colored fantasy moment! Print size - 28 x 22 inches. unframed, very good condition, hand signed by Peter Max Image size - 23.5 x 19 inches Edition size - 165 Year published - 1980 Printer - JK Fine Art Editions Co. NY About the artist - German/American artist: b. 1937, Peter Max spent his childhood in Shanghai. From China, the family went to Tibet for a year, and then on to Israel. Peter Max's family's odyssey continued to Paris, and finally, at the age of 16, Max arrived in the United States. Peter Max began his art studies in New York at the Art Student's League and continued at the Pratt Institute and School of Visual Arts. Peter Max, recognised throughout the world and a well-known name in America, is famous for his new age style, cosmic imagery and multi-colored blends. During the late 1960's and early 70's, Peter Max's colorful award winning art reached millions of people. Peter Max's paintings, drawings, sculpture and limited edition graphics have been exhibited in major museums throughout the world. American icons, especially the Statue of Liberty, appear repeatedly in his art repertoire. Returning to the public art scene in the ‘80s...
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
Two with Umbrellas, Psychedelic Art Lithograph by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) - Two with Umbrellas, Year: 1978, Medium: Lithograph, Edition: 250, Size: 30 in. x 22 in. (76.2 cm x 55.88 cm)
Lithograph
USA Olympic Torch, Pop Art Screenprint by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) - USA Olympic Torch, Year: 1979, Medium: Screenprint on Arches, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 175, HC, Size: 23 in. x 23 in. (58.42...
Screen
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
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
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
Spring Girl, Psychedelic Art Lithograph by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) - Spring Girl, Year: 1981, Medium: Lithograph on Arches, signed in pencil, Edition: 165, HC, For Copyright, Image Size: 19 x 25 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
USA Film Festival, Dallas (Pink), Psychedelic Art Screenprint by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) - USA Film Festival, Dallas (Pink), Year: 1973, Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 124/300, Image Size: 27.25 x 39 ...
Screen
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Lady with Picture, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Lady with Picture Year: 1978 Edition: 45/250, plus proofs Medium: Silkcreen on Arches paper Size: 29.75 x 21.75 inches Condition: Excellent Inscriptio...
Screen
London Arts Gallery Poster, Pop Art, Offset Print, 1970s, Unsigned
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Original poster. Unsigned. Poster is in excellent condition. All reasonable offers will be considered.
Paper, Offset
$3,000Sale Price|20% Off
Umbrella Man, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Umbrella Man Year: 2015 Medium: Watercolor and silkscreen on Fabriano paper Size: 12 x 13.75 inches Inscription: Signed in ink Notes: Published, print...
Mixed Media, Watercolor, Screen
Toulouse Lautrec Signed Serigraph, Pop Art, 1970s, Limited Edition
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph in colors on paper. Hand signed and numbered by Peter Max. From the edition of 125 (there are also Artist Proofs). Sheet size 48 x 36 inches. Image size approx 41.5 x 3...
Paper, Screen
THE GARDEN Signed Lithograph, Pop Art Landscape, Seated Man, Crayon Colors
By Peter Max
Located in Union City, NJ
THE GARDEN is an original hand drawn lithograph by the renowned American Pop artist, Peter Max, printed in 1980 using traditional hand lithography techniques on archival Somerset paper, 100% acid free. THE GARDEN is a dreamy, abstract line drawing...
Lithograph
$475Sale Price|20% Off
Vase with Tree, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Vase with Tree Year: 2000 Edition: 140/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 2 x 2.75 inches...
Lithograph
$571Sale Price|20% Off
Cosmic Saturn, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Cosmic Saturn Year: 2003 Edition: 452/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 3.5 x 3 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription...
Lithograph
$571Sale Price|20% Off
Liberty Head II, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Liberty Head II Year: 2001 Edition: 458/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 3.5 x 3 inches Condition: Excellent Inscripti...
Lithograph
Running Man, Pop Art Acrylic Painting on Canvas by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) - Running Man, Year: 1989, Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, signed, Size: 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.64 cm), Frame Size: 24 x 21 inches
Acrylic
Peter Max -- Snow White
By Peter Max
Located in BRUCE, ACT
Peter Max Snow White, 1994 Original acrylic painting on canvas. Hand signed on the front. Studio catalogue number and date on verso. Studio catalogue number on the edge Size 41 x 3...
Acrylic
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Sailboat on the Horizon, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Sailboat on the Horizon Year: 2015 Medium: Watercolor and silkscreen on Fabriano paper Size: 21 x 15 inches Inscription: Signed in ink Notes: Publishe...
Mixed Media, Watercolor, Screen
$1,276Sale Price|20% Off
Liberty Head on Blends, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Liberty Head on Blends Year: 2005 Edition: 452/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 12.75 x 10 inches Condition: Excellent...
Lithograph
$1,051Sale Price|20% Off
Abstract Zero, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Abstract Zero Year: 2001 Edition: 500/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on archival paper Size: 11 x 9 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription: Sign...
Lithograph
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Degas & Woman, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Degas & Woman Year: 1990 Edition: 31/300, plus proofs Medium: Silkscreen on Arches paper Size: 26 x 36 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription: Signed...
Screen
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Peter Max Signed Jumper Mixed Media Original Painting Over Lithograph
By Peter Max
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Peter Max Title: Jumper Medium: Mixed Media on Paper Size: 17" x 13" Year: c. 2000-2010 Inscription: Signed "Max" on front Peter Max Studio Registration number: Reg #: 158287...
Paper, Acrylic
$3,400Sale Price|20% Off
Umbrella Man, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Umbrella Man Year: 2015 Medium: Watercolor and silkscreen on Fabriano paper Size: 11 x 15 inches Inscription: Signed in ink Notes: Published, printed,...
Mixed Media, Watercolor, Screen
Signed Lithograph on Foil Movie Poster for Musical Western "Paint Your Wagon"
By Peter Max
Located in Houston, TX
Lithograph on foil movie poster for the musical western movie "Paint Your Wagon" designed by Peter Max. These posters were distributed to exhibitors show...
Foil
$9,980Sale Price|20% Off
Peter Max Signed Early Original Acrylic on Canvas Painting 1984 Seated Man
By Peter Max
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Peter Max Title: Seated Man Medium: Original Acrylic on Canvas Year: 1984 Size: Canvas 24" x 30" Inscription: Signed “Max" and dated in the upper left Edition: OriginalCondit...
Canvas, Acrylic
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Umbrella Man, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Umbrella Man Year: 2015 Medium: Watercolor and silkscreen on Fabriano paper Size: 28 x 22 inches Inscription: Signed in ink Notes: Published, printed,...
Mixed Media, Watercolor, Screen
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
Lady of Fasion (Original Study)
By Peter Max
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original mixed media study by American artist Peter Max. Max experimented with color and form in this mixed media acrylic and pencil over lithograph. Max would use these studie...
Acrylic, Color Pencil, Lithograph
$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
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Peter Max Nicolae Gallerie Mixed Media Original Painting 32x24 1999
By Peter Max
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Peter Max Title: Nicolae Gallerie Medium: Mixed Media Original Acrylic Painting Dimensions: 32" x 24" Year: 1999 Inscription: Signed "Max" on the bottom front Documentation: ...
Paper, Acrylic
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
Peter Max Mona Lisa Mixed Media Original Painting with ink and Collage 1996
By Peter Max
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Peter Max Title: Mona Lisa Medium: Mixed Media Original Acrylic Painting with ink and Collage Dimensions: 14" x 12" Year: 1996 Inscription: Signed "Max" on the bottom front D...
Acrylic, Paper
$1,051Sale Price|20% Off
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
$3,400Sale Price|20% Off
Zero Man in Love, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Zero Man in Love Year: 1997 Medium: Acrylic, lithograph on Arches paper Size: 8.5 x 10.5 inches Inscription: Hand signed Notes: Published, printed by ...
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Lithograph
$571Sale Price|20% Off
Cosmic Jumper, Detail I, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Cosmic Jumper, Detail I Year: 2003 Edition: 495/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 3.5 x 3 inches Condition: Excellent I...
Lithograph
Mickey Mouse, Psychedelic Pop Art Screenprints by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
A series of four Pop Art screenprints of the famed Disney character, Mickey Mouse, by Psychedelic artist Peter Max. Each piece is nicely framed and signed by the artist. Mickey Mous...
Screen
Peter Max Neo Man Original Painting 1996 Signed Acrylic on Paper
By Peter Max
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Peter Max Title: Neo Man Medium: Original Acrylic on Paper Size: Painting measures 30" x 22.5" Year: 1996 Inscription: Signed and dated "Max 96" "Neo Man" (1996) by Peter Ma...
Paper, Acrylic
$1,243Sale Price|20% Off
Peace on Earth, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Peace on Earth Year: 2002 Edition: 150/300, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 12.25 x 9 inches Condition: Excellent Inscript...
Lithograph
Nelson Mandela, Pop Art Portrait by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) Title: Nelson Mandela Year: 2001 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, Signed u.l. Size: 18 x 16 inches
Acrylic
Walking in Reeds, Psychedelic Acrylic Painting by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Walking in Reeds by Peter Max, German/American (1937) Date: 1999 Mixed Media with Acrylic Painting on Lithograph, signed upper left Size: 14 x 17 in. ...
Acrylic, Lithograph
Angel, Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Custom Framed, 1978
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Original painting on canvas. Hand signed on front by the artist. Studio stamp on verso. Custom framed with hand painted fillet. Canvas size 40 x 30 inches. Framed size approx 49 ...
Canvas, Acrylic
Nelson Mandela, Pop Art Portrait by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Peter Max, German/American (1937 - ) Title: Nelson Mandela 1 Year: 2001 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, Signed Size: 18 x 16 inches
Acrylic
$1,051Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Angel With Heart, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Blue Angel With Heart Year: 2003 Edition: 500/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on archival paper Size: 11.31 x 7.88 inches Condition: Excellent Ins...
Lithograph
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Peter Max God Bless America Mixed Media Original Painting 24x18 2002
By Peter Max
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Artist: Peter Max Title: God Bless America Medium: Original Mixed Media Painting on Paper Dimensions: 24" x 18" Year: 2002 Inscription: Signed "Max" on the bottom front Documentation...
Acrylic, Paper
$571Sale Price|20% Off
Rock N' Roll Guitar I, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Rock N' Roll Guitar I Year: 2003 Edition: 452/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Lustro Saxony paper Size: 4.12 x 2.43 inches Condition: Excellent...
Lithograph
$955Sale Price|20% Off
Profile Series I, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Profile Series I Year: 1998 Edition: 140/300, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on Coventry Smooth paper Size: 9 x 7.5 inches Condition: Excellent Inscri...
Lithograph
Peter Max Contemporary Color Screen Print, 1976, Signed, Flowering Angel
By Peter Max
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Peter Max Title: Flowering Angel Medium: Screen print in colors Date: 1976 Edition: 27/100 Sheet Size: 30" x 23" Frame Size: 37" x 30" Signature: Hand signed in pencil Price ...
Screen