Signed Heart Mixed Media Original Painting over Lithograph, 2008

Peter Max   Master Artists

Inscription: Signed "Max" on front
Documentation: Includes gallery certificate of authenticity, label on verso
Peter Max Studio Registration: # 225509 (184286-0006)

Peter Max's, "Love", (2008) is a vivid example of the artist's iconic visual language, bringing together expressive color, emotional symbolism, and the exuberant optimism for which Max is internationally recognized. The work captures a thematic core central to Max's late twentieth and early twenty-first century practice: art as a vehicle for joy, connection, and uplifting emotional energy. "Love" reflects the continued resonance of Max's Pop-infused aesthetic, which has remained influential since his rise to prominence in the 1960s.

Within the composition, a bold red heart functions as the central focal point. This symbolic form is set within a rectangular field, drawing the viewer inward before the surrounding elements expand outward in sweeping movement. Radiating from the heart are passages of purple, blue, orange, and pink that stretch across the paper in painterly swaths. The visual impression is one of motion and vibrancy, a hallmark of Max's psychedelic palette and fluid brushwork. The hand-painted layers are especially prominent in this example, which features textured applications of color that emphasize gesture and movement.

The work measures 36 by 24 inches and is executed as mixed media on paper. It is signed "Max" on the front and is formally registered under Peter Max Studio Registration Number 225509 (184286-0006). The piece includes a gallery certificate of authenticity along with a label on the verso, ensuring documented provenance. The gallery photographs may show framing that is intended only as presentation inspiration, and the work may not be framed as pictured. Collectors are encouraged to contact the gallery with any questions regarding current framing or display.

"Love" stands as a dynamic example of Peter Max's enduring contribution to contemporary American art. Defined by its central heart motif, expressive chromatic range, and emotional resonance, the work offers a compelling representation of Max's commitment to art as a celebration of positivity and human connection.

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