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Beatles 'Imagine Peace' Monumental Mixed Media Painting, Circa 1970

$3,800
£2,867.50
€3,337.35
CA$5,364.58
A$5,384.08
CHF 3,139.63
MX$65,454.79
NOK 36,077.42
SEK 37,103.79
DKK 24,946.32

About the Item

'Imagine Peace' Monumental Mixed-Media Beatles Painting, Circa 1970 A bold and visually arresting mixed media painting centered on The Beatles, executed on canvas and presented in an ebonized wood frame. Measuring an impressive 48 inches wide by 44 inches high (49.5 by 45.5 inches framed), the work commands attention through its layered composition and richly textured surface. The composition is anchored by embedded photographic imagery, likely sourced from widely circulated late-1960s press material and physically integrated through collage or transfer. These images are not preserved as clean portraits but are intentionally disrupted—overpainted, fragmented, and partially obscured—creating a dynamic tension between mass-media celebrity and individual identity. The artist employs a painterly language that aligns with postwar Pop and Neo-Expressionist traditions, where photographic material becomes a foundation for reinterpretation rather than replication. A prominent peace symbol dominates the composition, acting as both a graphic focal point and a powerful cultural signifier. Closely associated with the social climate surrounding the Vietnam War, the symbol reinforces the era’s countercultural ethos and the band’s own evolution—particularly figures such as John Lennon—toward activism and philosophical expression. The interplay of collage, paint, and symbolism results in a work that reads not as a literal portrait but as a meditation on fame, media saturation, and cultural transformation. Both nostalgic and contemporary in its visual language, this painting offers strong decorative impact and intellectual depth, making it an ideal statement piece for collectors of music history, Pop-influenced art, or interiors seeking a bold, culturally resonant focal point. Mixed media on canvas, 48" w x 44" Ebonized wood frame, 49.5" w x 45.5"
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 45.5 in (115.57 cm)Width: 49.5 in (125.73 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Canvas,Wood,Blackened
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: T38521stDibs: LU2592349631492

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