Lithograph, heavy vellum paper, 35 x 50 cm (composition), 70 x 50 cm (sheet), limited edition, numbered in pencil 86/150, hand-signed in pencil below composition, dry stamps of certified publisher: p.d." P.O.W. PRINT MAKING", graphic mark l.d., hologram "verification of authenticity" on back, original certificate attached.
"Flower Thrower" (also known as "Riot/Flower Thrower") is one of Banksy's most recognizable works, created in 2003 on the wall of a building in the West Bank city of Jerusalem. It depicts a masked man in a pose as if he is about to throw an object, but instead of a weapon in his hand he holds a bouquet of flowers. This graphic, despite its simplicity, carries a profound message, combining symbolism of violence with a message of peace and hope.
