Itzchak Isaac Tarkay, Fauvism, Cafe Scene, Signed and Numbered Serigraph, 20th c.

Itzchak Isaac Tarkay, Fauvism, Cafe Scene, Signed and Numbered Serigraph, 20th c. Itzchak Isaac Tarkay, colored serigraph on paper depicting a lively interior cafe scene with elegantly dressed women engaged in conversation. Signed Tarkay lower right and numbered 127/300 lower left. Presented under plexiglass in a custom matted gold gilt frame. Sight size approximately 32.5" x 45.5". Itzchak Tarkay ((Israeli, 1935-2012) was a prominent artist in the modern figurative movement, renowned for his expressive depictions of women in peaceful, dreamlike settings. Influenced by Matisse and Toulouse-Lautrec, his work bridged modern figurative art and Fauvism, which is characterized by bright, non-naturalistic colors, bold contours, and flat patterns. His paintings, are known for their, expressive, joyous, and lyrical quality. A Holocaust survivor, the Yugoslavian-born Tarkay moved to Israel at a young age and studied at the Avni Institute of Art and Design. His work has appeared in over 50 exhibitions across the globe. Serigraph on paper; United States/Israel, 20th c. Height: 43.5 inches, Width: 56.25 inches, Depth: 1.25 inches