Itzchak Tarkay (Israeli, 1935a€“2012), Landscape with a Brilliant Red Skyacrylic on canvas, signed lower right, presented in a gilt wood and composition frame with linen mat and gilt fillet. DOA 26 x 29 in. In 1951, Tarkay received a scholarship to the Bezalel Art Academy in Jerusalem, where he studied for a year before having to leave due to difficult financial circumstances at home. In order to continue his scholarship, he was allowed to study under the artist Schwartzman until his mobilization to the Israeli army. After returning to the familiar environment of Tel Aviv, Tarkay enrolled in the Avni Institute of Art, which he graduated in 1956. His teachers there were Mokady, Janko, Schtreichman and Sematsky. Tarkay has since exhibited extensively both in Israel and abroad, and his works can be found in many public and private collections. Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Good condition with scattered pinpoint specks and stable craquelure, minor wear to frame.