RARE ITZCHAK TARKAY SIGNED NUMBERED FRAMED LIMITED EDITION "Clara" SERIGRAPH!!

Description: Professionally Framed Original Limited Edition "Clara" Serigraph on paper by Itzchak Tarkay Pencil Editioned lower left, “270/350” - Pencil signed by artist, lower right. Silver Frame measuring 21.25" wide x 25.5" highThe art is triple matted!: Top mat: Natural linen, Middle Mat: white, Bottom Mat: blackArt Area: 11.5" wide x 15.75" highVery minor 1/4" inclusion in the lower right side on the frame- pictured. Check my other listings for similar serigraphs.100% Authenticity Always Guaranteed! Artist Information: Itzchak Tarkay is considered to be a key figure in the modern figurative movement. Artworks by the Israeli artist are instantly recognizable—perceptive studies on people and places in a timeless world, captured in image by female socialites, parlors, terraces, and quiet cafés. Tarkay’s art has been featured in more than 50 exhibitions around the world. Tarkay passed away in 2012, leaving behind a legacy that not only represents a great artist, but a great man. Personal History Tarkay was born in 1935 in Subotica on the Yugoslav-Hungarian border. In 1944, at the age of 9, Tarkay and his family were sent to the Mauthausen-Gusen concentration camp by the Nazis. They remained there until the Allied Forces liberated the camp in 1945. When Tarkay and his family returned to Subotica, he developed an interest in art. Tarkay won his first award for excellence in painting while in school. In 1949, Tarkay and his family immigrated to Israel, where they were sent to a transit camp for new arrivals at Be’er Ya’akov. They lived in a kibbutz for several years. In 1951, Tarkay received a scholarship to the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design in Jerusalem. After a year, Tarkay left the school due to financial circumstances at home. To continue his education, he studied under Yosef Schwartzman, a well-known art teacher, until Tarkay’s mobilization into the Israeli Army. After Tarkay’s military service ended, he traveled to Tel Aviv and enrolled in the prestigious Avni Institute of Art and Design. At the academy, Tarkay worked under important Israeli artists of the time, such as Moshe Mokady, Marcel Janko, Yehezkel Streichman, and Avigdor Stematsky. Tarkay graduated in 1956. The results of his studies culminated in his first exhibition at the age of 26. Despite his initial success, Tarkay withdrew from painting. He rarely picked up a brush for the next 15 years, waiting for what he called “the opportune moment to begin again.” After receiving acclaim for a one-man exhibition in Tel Aviv in 1975, Tarkay decided to take up painting again. In 1977, Tarkay sought out mentorship from fellow Israeli artist Moshe Rosenthalis. Tarkay painted with him for three years, and his distinct style evolved during this time. Tarkay received worldwide recognition during the International Artexpo of New York in 1986. Here, Tarkay met Park West Gallery Founder and CEO Albert Scaglione. Their fateful encounter eventually led to an exclusive partnership between Tarkay and Park West. Following Tarkay’s death, Park West Gallery acts as the official estate of the artist. Tarkay often expressed how much he enjoyed meeting his collectors and working with other artists. In the later years, Tarkay shared his gift by mentoring younger Israeli artists, including David Najar, Yuval Wolfson, and Mark Kanovich. They often visited Tarkay’s studio, working alongside him and benefitting from his critiques. Tarkay died at the age of 77 on June 3, 2012, after emergency heart surgery. The Israeli artist was visiting Detroit as a featured guest of Park West Gallery. He shared his last moments with Park West Gallery friends, including artist Tim Yanke, who was among those present when Tarkay passed away.

Price: 550 USD

Location: Alameda, California

End Time: 2025-01-20T01:45:05.000Z

Shipping Cost: 32.5 USD