
Recently I saw the above painting in my daughter’s house. It appeared to be a replica of some famous painting. So I searched about it on the web and was able to dig out some details of the original painting which are very interesting.
The above painting is a lithograph by Itzhak Tarkay called Cafe Select III. It depicts a woman sitting alone at a bar, staring out into space. The woman is wearing a blue skirt. The background of the painting is a hazy, brown color.
The painting is often interpreted as a depiction of loneliness or isolation. The woman is sitting alone in a bar, and she seems to be lost in her own thoughts. The hazy background of the painting creates a sense of distance and detachment.
However, the painting can also be interpreted in other ways. The woman’s expression is not necessarily sad or lonely. She could simply be enjoying a moment of peace and quiet. The hazy background could also be seen as representing a sense of possibility or openness.
Ultimately, the meaning of the painting is up to the individual viewer to decide. There is no one right interpretation.
Here are some additional details about the painting:
• It was created in 1985.
• It is a silkscreen print, which means that it was created by printing ink through a screen onto paper.
• It measures 20 x 22 inches.
• It is currently on display at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem.
( Researched from web sources )
Guchi.