Peter Max Hand-Embellished 'Flag' Lithograph

This is a vibrant mixed-media artwork by the renowned Pop Artist Peter Max, featuring a stylized interpretation of the American flag. The piece consists of a lithographic print characterized by bold, saturated primary colors including deep blues, bright reds, and yellow accents typical of the artist's Neo-Expressionist style. A distinctive feature of this particular work is the presence of hand-drawn 'remarque' sketches applied directly onto the print surface in black ink, including a profile face and swirling lines, which elevates the piece from a standard edition to a more unique, hand-embellished status. The canton features oversized, whimsical stars, and the entire composition is surrounded by a multicolored border with expressive brush-like marks. The piece is signed in the lower right margin with the artist's iconic 'MAX' signature in graphite or ink. Additionally, numbering appears in the lower left, indicating it is part of a limited edition. The artwork is professionally matted in white with a thin gold inner fillet, housed within a substantial, deep-profile black stepped frame. The condition appears excellent with colors remaining vivid, though the glass shows minor surface reflections. Such works typically date from the late 20th to early 21st century and exemplify the artist's signature use of heavy linework and psychedelic-influenced color palettes.