Afternoon Tea

Itzchak Tarkay (1935 – 2012, Austria/Israel) “Afternoon Tea” (1995) – Limited edition serigraph in colors on paper, hand signed in pencil in the lower right and designated AP with raised seal in the lower left. The sheet measures 12 x 12 inches, the image is 10 x 10 inches, and the work has been matted with blue suede and placed in a 16.25 x 12.25-inch frame. Tarkay is known for artwork featuring colorfully clad female figures, generally seated in a generic café that could be located anywhere. The ladies may be enjoying tea, coffee, or a glass of wine while lounging, or engaging in conversation in a timeless image depicted with Tarkay’s expressive use of color and dream-like quality.