{"product_id":"peter-alexander-anacin-i-1972-b-a-t-impression","title":"Peter Alexander - Anacin I, 1972 (B.A.T. Impression)","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePeter Alexander (American, 1939-2020)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnacin I\u003c\/em\u003e, 1972\u003cbr\u003eFive-color lithograph printed in three runs from three aluminum plates on Kromekote paper\u003cbr\u003eImage\/Sheet: 11 1\/8 x 13 1\/8 inches\u003cbr\u003eBon a Tirer (B.A.T.) impression, aside from Cirrus proofs, Artist's Proofs, Printer's Proofs, and the numbered edition of 79\u003cbr\u003ePublished by Cirrus Editions, Los Angeles\u003cbr\u003eSigned, titled, and inscribed B.A.T. in pencil, verso\u003cbr\u003eCirrus Editions blindstamp lower left; Cirrus work number 76C-PA72 in pencil, verso\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnacin I\u003c\/em\u003e reflects Alexander's fascination with perception, media imagery, light, and the transformation of ordinary visual experience into something atmospheric and transcendent. Like his celebrated cast-resin sculptures, the image appears suspended between reality and illusion, evoking the glow of a television screen, a fading memory, or a landscape viewed through layers of heat and light. Printed on Kromekote paper to maximize luminosity, the work exemplifies Alexander's lifelong exploration of color, transparency, and optical experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the B.A.T. Impression\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bon a Tirer (B.A.T.) is the printer's master approval impression used as the benchmark against which the entire edition is judged. Retained by the artist and printer, B.A.T. impressions are substantially scarcer than standard numbered examples and are regarded by serious collectors as among the most desirable states of any print.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the personal collection of \u003cstrong\u003eJean Milant\u003c\/strong\u003e, founder of Cirrus Editions, Los Angeles - one of the most influential figures in contemporary American printmaking. Through Cirrus, Milant collaborated with many of the leading artists of the postwar era, helping establish Los Angeles as a major center for innovative print production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLiterature\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBruce Davis, \u003cem\u003eMade in L.A.: The Prints of Cirrus Editions\u003c\/em\u003e, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1995, p. 160, another example illustrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall very good condition with strong presentation. Full sheet, unframed. Minor fingerprints visible within portions of the black border under raking light and a soft handling mark along the upper black margin. These are subtle and do not detract from the visual impact of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeter Alexander (1939-2020) was a founding figure of the California Light and Space movement. His work is held in the permanent collections of MoMA (New York), LACMA, the Whitney Museum of American Art, SFMoMA, the National Gallery of Art, the Norton Simon Museum, and numerous other major institutions worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSimilar lithographs from the same series are also available. Inquiries welcome.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter Alexander","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53224339177839,"sku":"PA-ANACIN-I-1972-BAT","price":3950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/6967\/5375\/files\/s-l1600-26.jpg?v=1784399728","url":"https:\/\/www.lybrothersfineart.com\/products\/peter-alexander-anacin-i-1972-b-a-t-impression","provider":"L\/Y Brothers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}