Description
Tel-Aviv, Deck by Joshua Griffit, 1985 Unsigned Offset Lithograph. Paper size is 27 x 19.5 inches, with an image size of 17.25 x 17.25 inches. The Offset Lithograph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated B: Very Good Condition, with signs of handling or age. Additional details: Original exhibition poster, Israel Museum, Jerusalem (Meet an Israeli Artist series).
This vibrant and layered composition by Joshua Griffit captures the energy and movement of a maritime scene, blending figuration with painterly abstraction. The image presents a dynamic view of a ship's deck populated with figures, set against a sweeping seascape where color and gesture dominate.
Griffith's approach combines bold brushwork with collage-like elements, creating a composition that feels both immediate and constructed. The juxtaposition of the large vessel in the background with the animated figures in the foreground evokes themes of travel, transition, and collective experience. His use of saturated blues, reds, and yellows adds intensity and rhythm, reinforcing the sense of motion.
The structured layout of the poster, with its bilingual typography and clean margins, situates the work within a museum context while allowing the artwork to remain the focal point.
A lively and engaging piece from the post-digital era, appealing to collectors of contemporary figurative painting and Israeli art.
Framing available upon request.
Shipping Size:41 in. x 4 in. x 4 in.
Reserve: $20.00
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This vibrant and layered composition by Joshua Griffit captures the energy and movement of a maritime scene, blending figuration with painterly abstraction. The image presents a dynamic view of a ship's deck populated with figures, set against a sweeping seascape where color and gesture dominate.
Griffith's approach combines bold brushwork with collage-like elements, creating a composition that feels both immediate and constructed. The juxtaposition of the large vessel in the background with the animated figures in the foreground evokes themes of travel, transition, and collective experience. His use of saturated blues, reds, and yellows adds intensity and rhythm, reinforcing the sense of motion.
The structured layout of the poster, with its bilingual typography and clean margins, situates the work within a museum context while allowing the artwork to remain the focal point.
A lively and engaging piece from the post-digital era, appealing to collectors of contemporary figurative painting and Israeli art.
Framing available upon request.
Shipping Size:41 in. x 4 in. x 4 in.
Reserve: $20.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
B: Very Good Condition, with signs of handling or age
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Tel-Aviv, Deck
Estimate $50-$150
Starting Price
$20
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May 27, 2026 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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