Shipboard Girl (1965)

Artist: Roy Lichtenstein (American, 1923–1997)
Title: Shipboard Girl
Year: 1965
Medium: Offset lithograph in colours on wove paper
Image Size: 660 × 486 mm (26 × 19 1/8 in)
Sheet Size: 685 × 510 mm (27 × 20 1/8 in)
Signature: Signed in pencil
Edition: Edition of unknown size
Printer: Graphic Industries, Inc.
Publisher: Leo Castelli Gallery, New York
Type of work: Limited edition offset lithograph
Framing: Framed
Reference: Corlett II.6

Description

Shipboard Girl (1965) is an iconic early Pop Art print by Roy Lichtenstein, capturing his signature Ben-Day dots, comic-book drama, and bold graphic sensibility. This offset lithograph, produced at the height of Lichtenstein’s rise to international prominence, features a glamorous female figure rendered in the artist’s unmistakable comic-strip idiom.

Published by the legendary Leo Castelli Gallery—the epicenter of Pop Art during the 1960s—and printed by Graphic Industries, Inc., the piece belongs to an edition of unknown size, consistent with several of Lichtenstein's early offset works. Each impression bears Lichtenstein’s pencil signature, adding rarity and collector value.

The print exemplifies Lichtenstein’s fascination with romantic tension and stylized feminine imagery, reinterpreting mass-media vocabulary with the precision and visual clarity that define his style. With its vibrant colors, brash outlines, and melodramatic expression, Shipboard Girl stands as a quintessential example of 1960s American Pop.

This framed impression is a standout acquisition for collectors of Pop Art, Lichtenstein prints, and historical works published by the Castelli Gallery.

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FAQ 

Is this an original Roy Lichtenstein print?
Yes — it is an authentic 1965 offset lithograph signed in pencil.

What is the edition size?
The edition size is unknown, as was typical for several early Castelli offset lithographs.

Is the artwork signed?
Yes — hand-signed by Lichtenstein.

Who published and printed the work?
• Publisher: Leo Castelli Gallery, New York
• Printer: Graphic Industries, Inc.

Why is this print important?
It comes from Lichtenstein’s foundational Pop Art period, featuring one of his classic comic-book heroines.

Is the piece framed?
Yes — it is presented framed.

Do you ship internationally?
Yes — fully insured worldwide shipping available.

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