Mixed media on paper, framed. Peter Max (1937 - ). In this piece, Stature of Liberty emerges, enveloped in a kaleidoscope of radiant hues, soaring in and out of rainbows and skies. Signed MAX on bottom. COA on verso of STUDIO OF PETER MAX in 2019. 28 x 22 cm (11 1/32" x 8 21/32"), F: 56 x 24 cm (22 3/64" x 19 19/64"). The surrealist nature of Max’s best-known works invokes uplifting feelings, akin to a positive form of surrealism. His artistic journey was influenced by his early life experiences, including time spent in Shanghai, China, where he absorbed the vivid colors and calligraphic beauty of a nearby Buddhist temple. Max’s appreciation for art further blossomed during his brief stay in Paris, where he studied Fauvism at the Louvre. His cosmic art, which defied conventions, became emblematic of an entire generation. Max’s works can be found in esteemed institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Kunsthaus Zurich.