{"product_id":"peter-alexander-monument-valley-1972-b-a-t-impression","title":"Peter Alexander — Monument Valley, 1972 (B.A.T. Impression)","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePeter Alexander (1939–2020)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMonument Valley\u003c\/em\u003e, 1972\u003cbr\u003eFive-color lithograph printed in three runs from three aluminum plates on Kromekote paper\u003cbr\u003eImage\/Sheet: 11⅛ × 13¼ inches\u003cbr\u003eBon à Tirer (B.A.T.) impression\u003cbr\u003ePublished by Cirrus Editions, Los Angeles\u003cbr\u003eSigned, titled, and inscribed “B.A.T.” in pencil, verso\u003cbr\u003eCirrus Editions blindstamp and pencil work number 77C-PA72\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Impression\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional impression is designated \u003cem\u003eBon à Tirer\u003c\/em\u003e (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.\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 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.\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 excellent appearance. Full sheet. Unmatted and loose. Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.\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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: similar 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":53224337998191,"sku":"PA-MONUMENT-VALLEY-1972-BAT","price":3950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/6967\/5375\/files\/s-l1600-17.jpg?v=1784399497","url":"https:\/\/www.lybrothersfineart.com\/products\/peter-alexander-monument-valley-1972-b-a-t-impression","provider":"L\/Y Brothers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}