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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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
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
Liberty Head
By Peter Max
Located in Indianapolis, IN
Peter Max (1937) Liberty Head (2009) Mixed media on paper Size: 11 x 8.5 in (27.94 × 21.59 cm) Frame size: 20 x 17.25 in (50.8 × 43.82 cm) Signed ===
Paper, Mixed Media
$2,975Sale Price|30% Off
Peter Max Color Silkscreen Girl From Ibiza Hand Signed , Numbered & Framed
By Peter Max
Located in Plainview, NY
This exceptional piece, titled "Girl From Ibiza," is a distinguished color silkscreen created by the iconic New York School and Pop Artist, Peter Max ( German, American b 1937). Ren...
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
Remembering the Flight Serigraph Print, Signed Pop Art from the 1970s
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph in colors on paper. Hand signed, dated and numbered by Peter Max. Published by London Arts Inc., Detroit, MI and printed by Peter Baum, NY. Edition of 300. Frame size ...
Paper, Screen
Blushing Beauty, Unique Mixed Media on Paper, Pop Art, Signed, 2009
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Mixed media with acrylic painting and color lithography on paper. Hand-signed in acrylic paint on front by Peter Max. A unique variation. Frame size 18 x 15.5 inches. Artwork siz...
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Lithograph
Timeline Degas Man, Pop Art Lithograph by Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Peter Max Title: Timeline Degas Man Year: 1990 Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 150 Paper Size: 27 in. x 36 in. (68.58 cm x 91.44 cm)
Lithograph
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Lady Profile, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Lady Profile Year: 1997 Medium: Pen and ink on archival paper Size: 13 x 14 inches Inscription: Hand signed PETER MAX (1937- ) Peter Max has achieved...
Ink
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Seated Man, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Seated Man Year: 1980 Medium: Pen and ink on archival paper Size: 9 x 11.5 inches Inscription: Hand signed PETER MAX (1937- ) Peter Max has achieved ...
Ink
$3,800Sale Price|20% Off
Two Sages, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Two Sages Year: 1997 Medium: Acrylic, lithograph on Arches paper Size: 12 x 14 inches Inscription: Hand signed Notes: Published, printed by Via Max, N...
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Lithograph
Disney Snow White Suite Serigraphs Set of 4, Hand Signed, 135/500
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Set of 4 serigraphs in colors on paper. Each hand signed lower right by Peter Max. Each hand numbered 135/500 lower left (matching edition). Sheet size: 16 x 14 inches (each). Fr...
Paper, Screen
$23,600
Angel with Heart Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Custom Framed, 49 x 38 in.
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Original acrylic painting on canvas. Hand signed on front by Peter Max. Canvas size 36 x 24 inches. Frame size approx 49 x 38 inches. Studio catalog number and stamp on verso. Ar...
Canvas, Acrylic
Without Borders Original Acrylic Painting, Pop Art, 1986, Framed
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
Cosmic Profile, Original Mixed Media on Paper, Pop Art, Signed, 1986
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Original mixed media on paper. Hand signed and dated on front by Peter Max. Frame size approx 22 x 28.5 inches. Artwork size 11.6 x 18.4 inches. Artwork is in excellent condition...
Paper, Mixed Media
From Another Planet, Unique Hand Embellished Lithograph, Signed, Pop Art, 1980
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand signed, dated and inscribed "Study" by the artist. Hand embellished by the artist. A unique variation. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity included....
Paper, Lithograph
Disney: Donald Duck Hand Signed Serigraph, Custom Framed, 60/500
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph in colors on paper. Hand signed lower right by Peter Max. Hand numbered 60/500 lower left. Sheet size: 16 x 14 inches. Custom framed as pictured. White frame and matt...
Paper, Screen
Cosmic Flyer Original Mixed Media Drawing, Watercolor on Paper, Signed
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Original mixed media drawing with watercolor on paper. Hand signed by Peter Max. Frame size 16.5 x 18 inches. Artwork size 12 x 13.75 inches. Artwork is in excellent condition. C...
Paper, Mixed Media, Watercolor
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Seated Man, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Seated Man Year: 1980 Medium: Ink on archival paper Size: 9 x 11.5 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription: Signed by the artist PETER MAX (1937- ) P...
Ink
The Angels Suite, 6 Hand Signed Etchings, AP Edition, 1989, Pop Art
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Complete suite of 6 hand signed and numbered etchings. Includes hand signed binder. Numbered AP 24 (aside from the main edition of 100). Sheet size is 15 x 19 inches each. Image ...
Paper, Etching
The Guru, c. 1989
By Peter Max
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Max, Peter The Guru, c. 1989 Mixed media with watercolor and serigraphy on paper. (Unique) 1/1 edition 13 3/4 x 12 1/8 in.
Watercolor, 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
$1,051Sale Price|20% Off
Two Figures On Rainbow, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Two Figures On Rainbow Year: 2001 Edition: 500/500, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on archival paper Size: 9 x 11 inches Condition: Excellent Inscript...
Lithograph
$1,051Sale Price|20% Off
Lady Thru Window, Peter Max
By Peter Max
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Peter Max (1937) Title: Lady Thru Window Year: 1999 Edition: 166/300, plus proofs Medium: Lithograph on archival paper Size: 6.5 x 12 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription:...
Lithograph
Three Faces Screen Print on Paper, Pop Art, Limited Edition, 1991
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Screen print in colors on paper. Hand signed and numbered 'HC 27' by Peter Max. Frame size approx 31 x 40 inches. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity i...
Paper, Screen
Balboa Park Lithograph Print, Pop Art, Signed, 67/150, Custom Framed, 1990
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Lithograph in colors on paper. Hand signed lower right by Peter Max. Hand numbered 67/150 lower left. Sheet size: 27 x 34 inches. Custom framed as pictured. White frame and ma...
Paper, Lithograph
Zero's Friend Hand Signed Lithograph, Pop Art, Framed, 1980, 74/165
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Lithograph in colors on paper. Hand signed and dated lower front by Peter Max. Hand numbered 74/165 lower left. Sheet size: 27 x 21.5 inches. Frame size: 34 x 28 inches (black fr...
Paper, Lithograph
Palm Beach Lady, Unique Acrylic Painting on Paper, Pop Art, Framed, 2007
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Unique hand painting with acrylic on poster. Hand signed on front by the artist. Studio stamp on verso. Artwork size: 36 x 24 inches. Frame size: 49 x 37 inches. Custom framed as pictured. White frame and matting with a hand painted fillet. Artwork is in excellent condition. Peter Max...
Acrylic, Paper
Sailboat I, Unique Mixed Media on Paper, Pop Art, Signed, 2010
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Mixed media with acrylic painting and color lithography on paper. Hand-signed in acrylic paint on front by Peter Max. A unique variation. Frame size 18 x 15.5 inches. Artwork siz...
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Lithograph
Sailboat With Hearts On Blends, Mixed Media Acrylic Lithography, 16x12 Inches
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Mixed media with acrylic painting and color lithography on paper. Hand-signed in acrylic paint on front by Peter Max. A unique variation. Artwork size: 16 x 12 inches. Frame size...
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Lithograph
Flag with Heart, Unique Mixed Media on Paper, Pop Art, Signed, 2009
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Mixed media with acrylic painting and color lithography on paper. Hand-signed in acrylic paint on front by Peter Max. A unique variation. Frame size 18 x 15.5 inches. Artwork siz...
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Lithograph
Composition Red and Green Lithograph, Pop Art, Hand Signed PP Edition, 1980
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand signed, dated and numbered by the artist. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity included. PP edition. All reasonable offers will be considered.
Paper, Lithograph
Cosmic Profile Mixed Media Drawing, Watercolor on Paper, Signed
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Original mixed media drawing with watercolor on paper. Hand signed by Peter Max. Frame size 18 x 20 inches. Artwork size 12 x 13.75 inches. Artwork is in excellent condition. Cer...
Paper, Mixed Media, Watercolor
Angel with Heart, Unique Mixed Media on Paper, Pop Art, Signed, 2009
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Mixed media with acrylic painting and color lithography on paper. Hand-signed in acrylic paint on front by Peter Max. A unique variation. Frame size 18 x 15.5 inches. Artwork siz...
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Lithograph
Guru Original Mixed Media Watercolor on Paper, Late 20th Century
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Original mixed media drawing with watercolor on paper. Hand signed by Peter Max. Frame size approx 21 x 19.25 inches. Artwork size 13.75 x 12 inch...
Paper, Mixed Media, Watercolor
Day Dream Unique Mixed Media on Paper, Pop Art, Signed, 2009
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Mixed media with acrylic painting and color lithography on paper. Hand-signed in acrylic paint on front by Peter Max. A unique variation. Frame size 18 x 15.5 inches. Artwork siz...
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Lithograph
Statue Overpaint, Unique Mixed Media on Paper, Pop Art, Signed, 2010
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Mixed media with acrylic painting and color lithography on paper. Hand-signed in acrylic paint on front by Peter Max. A unique variation. Frame size 18 x 15.5 inches. Artwork siz...
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Lithograph
Faure Unique Mixed Media on Paper, Acrylic & Lithograph, Framed Art, 2010
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Mixed media with acrylic painting and color lithography on paper. Hand-signed in acrylic paint on front by Peter Max. A unique variation. Frame size approx 21 x 17 inches. Artwor...
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Lithograph
Still Life - Abstract Series, Mixed Media Acrylic on Paper, Signed, 2010
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Mixed media with acrylic painting and color lithography on paper. Hand-signed in acrylic paint on front by Peter Max. A unique variation. Frame size 18 x 15.5 inches. Artwork siz...
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Lithograph
Lady on Red with Floating Vase, Hand Signed Serigraph, Edition of 300, 1988
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph in colors on paper. Hand signed and numbered by Peter Max. Published by Hanson Art Galleries., San Francisco, CA and printed by Karl & Gail., NY. Edition of 300. ...
Paper, Screen
Closer to God, Hand Signed Serigraph, Pop Art, Edition of 100, 1971
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph in colors on paper. Hand signed, dated and numbered by Peter Max. Published by London Arts Inc., Detroit, MI and printed by Peter Baum, NY. Edition of 100. Artwork is ...
Paper, Screen
Profile with Flower Vase, Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Signed
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Original acrylic painting on canvas. Hand signed on front by Peter Max. Canvas size 24 x 30 inches. Frame size approx 28 x 34 inches. In 2012, Ken Hendel, the owner of Gallery A...
Canvas, Acrylic
Profile with Red Hearts, Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Signed
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Original acrylic painting on canvas. Hand signed on front by Peter Max. Canvas size 24 x 30 inches. Custom framed as pictured. White frame with linen matting and hand painted filet. ...
Canvas, Acrylic
Umbrella Man Mixed Media Drawing, Watercolor on Paper, Signed, 17x21 in Framed
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Original mixed media drawing with watercolor on paper. Hand signed by Peter Max. Frame size approx 17 x 21 inches. Artwork size 11 x 15 inches. Artwork is in excellent condition....
Paper, Mixed Media, Watercolor
Time Line Dega Man Serigraph, Pop Art, Signed, Edition of 150, 1995
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph in colors on paper. Hand signed and numbered by Peter Max. Edition of 150. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity included. All reasonable offe...
Paper, Screen
Summer Season II, Hand Signed Screen Print, Pop Art, 1979, Edition of 175
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Published by AMX Art Ltd., NY and printed by IZMO Productions, NY.. Artwork is in excellent condition. Edition of 175. All reasonable offer...
Paper, Screen
Signed Flower Abstract Lithograph, Pop Art Style, Edition of 165, Framed, 1980
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Lithograph in colors on paper. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. From the edition of 165. Frame size approx 28 x 33 inches. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate ...
Paper, Lithograph
Lady on Couch with Vase, Unique Hand Embellished Lithograph, Signed, Pop Art
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity included. Published by AMX Art Ltd., NY and printed by IZMO Productions, NY. E...
Screen, Paper
Horizon Enigma, Screen Print, Pop Art, Hand Signed Edition of 100, 1971
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity included. Published by London Arts Inc., Detroit, MI and printed by Peter Baum,...
Paper, Screen
Lady on Couch Serigraph, Pop Art, 1980s, Framed, Hand Signed Limited Edition
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Serigraph in colors on paper. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Artist Proof (AP) edition of 45. Sheet size 23 x 27.5 inches. Image size 18 x 22.5 inches. Custom framed as ...
Paper, Screen
Cosmic Profile Mixed Media Drawing, Watercolor, Pop Art, Signed
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Original mixed media drawing with watercolor on paper. Hand signed by Peter Max. Frame size approx 17 x 21 inches. Artwork size 11 x 15 inches. Artwork is in excellent condition....
Paper, Mixed Media, Watercolor
Sunset Profile Lithograph, Pop Art, Hand Signed Artist Proof, 1980, Framed
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Lithograph in colors on paper. Hand signed, dated and numbered by the artist. Artist Proof (AP) edition. Sheet size 23 x 30 inches. Custom framed as pictured. Artwork is in excell...
Paper, Lithograph
His Own Eclipse, Screen Print, Pop Art, Hand Signed, Edition of 250, 1978
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand signed and numbered. Blind stamped in lower left corner. Don't hesitate to ask any questions. Certificate of Authenticity included. Published by AMX Art Ltd., NY and printed by ...
Screen, Paper
Collossus II Screen Print, Hand Signed AP Edition, Pop Art, 1971, 30 x 22 in.
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity included. AP edition. All reasonable offers will be considered.
Paper, Screen
Red Vase, Hand Signed Lithograph, Pop Art, HC Edition, 1982, 21 x 30 inches
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity included. Published by AMX Art Ltd., NY and printed by A Nussbaum, NY. HC edit...
Paper, Lithograph
Sailboats, Unique Hand Embellished Lithograph, Hand Signed, Pop Art, 1980
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand signed, dated and inscribed "PP Study" by the artist. Hand embellished by the artist. A unique variation. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity includ...
Lithograph, Paper
Lady of Fashion II, Unique Hand Embellished Lithograph, Signed, Pop Art, 1978
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand signed, dated and inscribed "Study" by the artist. Hand embellished by the artist. A unique variation. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity included....
Paper, Lithograph
Cosmic Runner, Unique Mixed Media on Paper, Pop Art, Signed, 2009
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Mixed media with acrylic painting and color lithography on paper. Hand-signed in acrylic paint on front by Peter Max. A unique variation. Frame size 18 x 15.5 inches. Artwork siz...
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Lithograph
Love, Unique Mixed Media on Paper, Acrylic and Lithograph, 2009
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Mixed media with acrylic painting and color lithography on paper. Hand-signed in acrylic paint on front by Peter Max. A unique variation. Frame size 18 x 15.5 inches. Artwork siz...
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Lithograph
$2,065
Vase in Room II, Unique Hand Embellished Lithograph, Hand Signed, Pop Art, 1980
By Peter Max
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand signed, dated and inscribed "Study" by the artist. Hand embellished by the artist. A unique variation. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity included....
Paper, Lithograph