Waiting for Sarah #22

Itzchak Tarkay (1935 – 2012, Austrian-Israeli) “Waiting for Sarah #22” (2005) Acrylic painting on canvas hand-signed in pigment in the lower right. Measures: 15.75 x 20 inches (unframed); 26.5 x 30.5 inches with museum quality linen matting, gold fillet and gold carved frame. This is a unique work of art in good condition, depicting colorfully dressed women enjoying afternoon tea. Variations of this scene also exist and a multiple edition serigraph of a similar image has been created and made available.

Tarkay is known for his Post-Impressionist portraits and his expressive use of color that created a dream-like quality to his timeless art. Many of his images are scenes of women at leisure in a strong vibrant palette.