Itzchak Tarkay

Israeli, 1935-2012

Itzchak Tarkay (1935 – June 3, 2012) was an Israeli artist. Tarkay was born in 1935 in Subotica, on the Yugoslav-Hungarian border. In 1944, Tarkay and his family were sent to the Mauthausen, a Nazi concentration camp, until Allied liberation freed them a year later. In 1949, his family emigrated to Israel, living in a Kibbutz for several years. Tarkay attended the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design from 1951, and graduated from the Avni Institue of Art and Design in 1956. Tarkay's art is influenced by French Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, particularly Matise and Toulouse-Lautrec. His work was exhibited at the International Art Expo in New York in 1986 and 1987. He has been the subject of three books, published by Dr. Israel Perry. Perry Art Gallery And Park West Gallery, his dealer. His art is focussed on almost dream images of elegant women in classical scenes which draw you into an imaginary world. Few realize that Tarkay's early works were done by him personally to completion, but his later works were drawn by him and then colored in by helping artists on staff. This increased production, but that additional inventory reduced value of his total body of work. Today, the most important works by Tarkay are those that were done by his hand without assistance from others. Few dealers recognize this and many of Tarkay's pieces are not sorted out to distinguish his works from the works done by helper assistants to Tarkay. The value of "original" Tarkay works should increase in value, as Tarkay collectors begin to recognize the limited number of original works he made as opposed to the greater production which came later in Tarkay's career Tarkay's wife is Bruria Tarkay. They have two sons, Adi and Itay Tarkay. On June 3, 2012, Tarkay died. Tarkay was 77.

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Itzchak TarkayItzchak Tarkay "Visiting Friends" 2001 Signed Serigraph, Artist Proof, 2001

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Itzchak Tarkay "Visiting Friends" 2001 Signed Serigraph, Artist Proof

By Itzchak Tarkay

Located in Miami, FL

ITZCHAK TARKAY – "VISITING FRIENDS" ⚜ Serigraph in Color on Wove Paper ⚜ Hand Signed and Annotated AP 23/90 ⚜ Gilt Wood Frame VIBRANT INTERIOR PORTRAIT Printed in 2001, "Visiting Fr...

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Early 2000s Post-Impressionist Itzchak Tarkay

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Archival Paper, Screen

Itzchak TarkayQuiet Afternoon, Itzchak Tarkay, Circa 2000

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H 13.5 in W 10.75 in

Quiet Afternoon, Itzchak Tarkay

By Itzchak Tarkay

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Itzchak Tarkay (1935-2012) Title: Quiet Afternoon Year: Circa 2000 Medium: Silkscreen on wove paper Size: 13.5 x 10.75 inches Edition: 123/750, plus 100 Remarques Condition: ...

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Early 2000s American Impressionist Itzchak Tarkay

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Itzchak TarkayTranquility, Circa 2000

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H 13.5 in W 11.5 in

Tranquility

By Itzchak Tarkay

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Itzchak Tarkay (1935-2012) Title: Tranquility Year: Circa 2000 Medium: Silkscreen on wove paper Size: 13.5 x 11.5 inches Edition: 455/750, plus 100 Remarques Condition: Excellent Inscription: Signed in crayon & numbered in ink ITZHAK TARKAY (1935-2012) Itzhak Tarkay has achieved international recognition as a leading representative of figurative artists. The inspiration for his work clearly lies with French Impressionism, particularly the paintings of Matisse and the drawing style of Toulouse-Lautrec. He drew upon the history of art to create many of his compositions, designing a kind of visual poetry from the aura of his cafes and intimate settings. His rich tapestry of form and color is achieved through the use of painting many colors laid over one another to create texture and transparency. Tarkay is considered one of the most influential artists of the early 21st century and has inspired dozens of artists throughout the world with his contemplative depiction of the female figure. ABOUT SELLER DO YOU HAVE ARTWORK TO SELL? WE ARE ACTIVELY SEEKING CONSIGNMENTS AND EXCEPTIONAL OBJECTS TO PURCHASE OUTRIGHT! Art Commerce...

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Early 2000s American Impressionist Itzchak Tarkay

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Screen

Itzchak Tarkay'The Conversation Piece', oil on canvas by Isaac Tarkay. Framed, circa 1990

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H 49 in W 41 in D 3 in

'The Conversation Piece', oil on canvas by Isaac Tarkay. Framed

By Itzchak Tarkay

Located in St. Albans, GB

Itzchak Tarkay Picture Size: 40 x 32(99 x 80cm) Outside Frame Size: 49 x 41" (121 x 102cm) Free Shipping 1935 - 2012 Born on the Yugoslav-Hungarian border in the city of Subotica ...

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Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Itzchak Tarkay

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Itzchak Tarkay(Title Unknown)-Limited Edition Giclee on Paper, Signed by Artist, Unknown

$750

H 37.25 in W 27.25 in

(Title Unknown)-Limited Edition Giclee on Paper, Signed by Artist

By Itzchak Tarkay

Located in Chesterfield, MI

Limited Edition Giclee on Paper (285/450). Signed by Artist. Measures 37.25 x 27.25 inches and is unframed. The piece is in Good Condition.

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Late 20th Century Itzchak Tarkay

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Giclée

Itzchak TarkayChit Chat, Itzchak Tarkay, 2010

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H 11.75 in W 8.5 in

Chit Chat, Itzchak Tarkay

By Itzchak Tarkay

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Itzchak Tarkay (1935-2012) Title: Chit Chat Year: 2010 Medium: Silkscreen on wove paper Size: 11.75 x 8.5 inches Edition: 178/750, plus 100 Remarques Condition: Excellent Ins...

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2010s American Impressionist Itzchak Tarkay

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Screen

Itzchak TarkayItzchak Isaac Tarkay, Fauvist, "Cosette" Signed and Numbered Silkscreen, 20th c.

$2,500

H 46 in W 38 in D 1.25 in

Itzchak Isaac Tarkay, Fauvist, "Cosette" Signed and Numbered Silkscreen, 20th c.

By Itzchak Tarkay

Located in Stamford, CT

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. Influe...

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20th Century Fauvist Itzchak Tarkay

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Screen

Itzchak TarkayBlue Mood, Itzchak Tarkay, 2000

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H 13.5 in W 10.75 in

Blue Mood, Itzchak Tarkay

By Itzchak Tarkay

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Itzchak Tarkay (1935-2012) Title: Blue Mood Year: 2000 Medium: Silkscreen on wove paper Size: 13.5 x 10.75 inches Edition: 178/750, plus 100 Remarques Condition: Excellent In...

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Early 2000s American Impressionist Itzchak Tarkay

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Screen

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2026	$165	Figurative Prints	Lithograph	1963
2025	$5,605	Paintings	Oil Paint, Acrylic Paint	1935 - 2012
2025	$1,650	Figurative Drawings and Watercolors	Mixed Media, Watercolor	2002
2025	$1,650	Figurative Drawings and Watercolors	Mixed Media, Watercolor	2002
2025	$10,000	Portrait Paintings	Canvas, Acrylic Paint	2002
2025	$325	Prints and Multiples	Lithograph	1999
2025	$1,400	Figurative Drawings and Watercolors	Mixed Media, Watercolor	2002
2025	$800	Portrait Drawings and Watercolors, Figurative Drawings and Watercolors	Paper, Pencil
2025	$1,500	Drawings and Watercolor Paintings	Watercolor
2025	$750	Prints and Multiples	Lithograph

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