Joseph Zaritsky
Tel Aviv Rooftops

Signed and numbered lithograph 76x56 cm

Joseph (Yossef) Zaritsky ( 1891 – 1985) was one of the early promoters of modern art in the Land of Israel, both during the period of the Yishuv (the body of Jewish residents in the Land of Israel before the establishment of the State of Israel) and after the establishment of the State. Regarded as one of the most influential Israeli painters, Zaritsky is known for co-founding the "Ofakim Hadashim" group. In his works, he created a uniquely Israeli style of abstract art. For this work, he was awarded the Israel Prize for painting in 1959.