Peter Alexander — Monument Valley, 1972 (B.A.T. Impression)
Peter Alexander — Monument Valley, 1972 (B.A.T. Impression)
Peter Alexander (1939–2020)
Monument Valley, 1972
Five-color lithograph printed in three runs from three aluminum plates on Kromekote paper
Image/Sheet: 11⅛ × 13¼ inches
Bon à Tirer (B.A.T.) impression
Published by Cirrus Editions, Los Angeles
Signed, titled, and inscribed “B.A.T.” in pencil, verso
Cirrus Editions blindstamp and pencil work number 77C-PA72
About This Impression
This exceptional impression is designated Bon à Tirer (B.A.T.) — the printer’s approved proof against which the entire edition was judged during production. B.A.T. impressions are produced in extremely limited numbers and are generally considered among the most desirable impressions associated with any edition, often retained by the artist, printer, or publisher. This example bears Alexander’s pencil signature, title, and B.A.T. inscription on the verso, along with the Cirrus Editions blindstamp and pencil work number 77C-PA72.
Provenance
From the personal collection of Jean Milant, founder of Cirrus Editions, Los Angeles — one of the most influential master printers and publishers in contemporary American art. Works with direct Cirrus and Milant provenance are increasingly sought after by collectors of California postwar art.
Literature
Bruce Davis, Made in L.A.: The Prints of Cirrus Editions, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1995, p. 160, another example illustrated.
Condition
Overall excellent appearance. Full sheet. Unmatted and loose. Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.
About the Artist
Peter Alexander (1939–2020) was a founding figure of the California Light and Space movement. His pioneering investigations into light, atmosphere, color, and perception helped define Southern California’s postwar artistic identity. His work is held in the collections of LACMA, MoMA, SFMoMA, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and numerous other major institutions.
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