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Screen print in colours with glitter on wove paper

Peter Blake's Small Union Flag (2016) is a vibrant limited edition screen-print that captures the iconic Union Jack in a dynamic and contemporary style. Utilizing bold colors with the addition of glitter on wove paper, Blake transforms this classic symbol of British identity into a lively, pop art piece that exudes energy. The composition is both patriotic and playful, reflecting Blake's affinity for blending elements of national symbolism with his distinct artistic touch. Measuring 44.8 x 59 cm, this work is a striking example of Blake's ability to reinterpret familiar imagery, making it engaging and visually captivating while celebrating British culture through a modern lens.

Peter Blake (United Kingdom, 1932) is a celebrated British artist and a key figure in the Pop Art movement. Known for his vibrant collages and iconic album covers, including The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, his work often draws on pop culture, nostalgia, and everyday imagery, blending fine art with commercial aesthetics.

Peter Blake

Small Union Flag, 2016

Name: Small Union Flag, 2016
SKU: 12047
Price: 2700.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Form

Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

Medium

Screen-print

Screen-print Screen printing is a technique where ink is transferred through a mesh onto a substrate, with areas blocked by a stencil to prevent ink from passing through. This method, also known as serigraphy or silkscreen printing, is commonly used to produce prints on posters, T-shirts, vinyl, stickers, wood, and other materials. The process is a type of stencil printing, allowing for vibrant, detailed designs on various surfaces.

Edition

Edition of 100

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I wanted to make an art that was the visual equivalent of pop music.
- Peter Blake

Widely recognised as one of the most prolific artists of the Pop Art movement, Peter Blake is perhaps best known for his co-creation of the Beatles’ album cover for Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club and the creation of the cover for the Band Aid single, ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’. The common factor uniting all of Blake’s artistic outputs is his long-standing love of icons and popular culture – he has stated: “All a country has is it’s culture; the rest is infrastructure”. One of Blake’s most popular works was a Through the Looking Glass-inspired painting titled ‘For instance now, now there’s the messenger’ - the depiction of a forlorn-looking Mad Hatter, shackled by the ankle and sitting on a stool, and just one of many of his works that paid tribute to classic English literature and folklore.

Artwork by Marcel Duchamp

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Peter Blake

Small Union Flag, 2016

44.8 x 59 cm

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