Itzchak Isaac Tarkay, Fauvism, "Happy Memories", Signed and Numbered Silkscreen, 20th c.

Itzchak Isaac Tarkay, limited edition silkscreens on paper titled "Happy Memories" depicting an elegantly posed women in a vivid, patterned interior rendered in Tarkay's signature modernist figurative style. Pencil signed lower right and numbered lower left, and include certificates of authenticity from Givon Prints. Framed under plexiglass in a gold-tone frame with a sight size of 20.75 x 16.5 inches

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.


Height: 30 inches, Width: 25.5 inches, Depth: 1.5 inches