Acrylic and lithograph on vélin d’Arches paper. Paper size: 12 x 14 inches. Excellent condition. Inscription: Hand signed in ink, as issued. Notes: Published, printed by Via Max, New York; painted by Peter Max, New York, 1998. PETER MAX (1937) is an American artist known for known for being a pioneer and innovator of the visual arts and culture of the 1960s, particularly of psychedelic art and pop art. Max has achieved global success and recognition for his accomplishments as a multi-dimensional artist. From visionary Pop artist of the 1960s, to master of dynamic Neo-Expressionism, his vibrant colors have become part of the fabric of contemporary American culture. Known as a "Global Artist" showing the need for greater responsibility to our planet, his creative genius has served important global and world events. During his career, he has been regarded as a passionate environmentalist and defender of human and animal rights, and many of his works have been dedicated to these noteworthy causes. His principles of freedom and democracy are depicted with his famous paintings of American icons of freedom including Lady Liberty and the American Flag.