Itzchak Tarkay was an Israeli painter and printmaker celebrated for his lyrical, colorful depictions of elegant women in tranquil, dreamlike settings. Born in Subotica, Yugoslavia (now Serbia), Tarkay survived internment in a Nazi concentration camp as a child during World War II before immigrating to Israel with his family in 1949.
Tarkay studied at the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem and later at the Avni Institute of Art in Tel Aviv, where he developed his signature style—an expressive blend of Fauvism, Impressionism, and Post-Impressionism. His paintings, serigraphs, and watercolors are known for their rich color harmonies, bold black outlines, and elegant compositions that often feature contemplative female figures, lush interiors, and quiet cafés.
His work has been exhibited internationally and is represented in major galleries and private collections around the world. Through his art, Tarkay invites viewers into serene, timeless moments of reflection, turning everyday scenes into poetic celebrations of beauty and grace.
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