Few artists understand beauty in the way that Itzchak Tarkay did. A legend in the figurative art movement, Tarkay’s works are instantly recognizable. A spiritual cousin to Toulouse-Lautrec and Henri Matisse, Tarkay specialized in showing the elegance of the female form through his alluring women caught in moments of repose. Here, Park West Gallery Director Morris Shapiro talks about the enduring legacy of his long-time friend, Itzchak Tarkay. You can learn more about Tarkay here: You can collect original art by Itzchak Tarkay at Park West's online auctions: Founded in 1969 by Albert Scaglione, Park West Gallery has brought the experience of collecting fine art to more than 3 million customers around the world, through art auctions on cruise ships, online, and in major metropolitan areas, and via gallery locations in Detroit, Miami, and Las Vegas. Follow Park West Gallery on Facebook to get updates about their latest artists and exhibitions:
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