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At first glance, The Flower Vase by Anna Ticho appears delicate — almost weightless. Yet the longer you look, the more strength it reveals. This ink and watercolor drawing, measuring 42.5 x 35 cm, showcases Ticho’s rare ability to capture the full complexity of life with the lightest touch. The drawing is accompanied by a screen print based on the original, signed in pencil, offering both uniqueness and accessibility for collectors.
Jerusalem
Ticho, celebrated for her deeply atmospheric views of Jerusalem and her quietly powerful still lifes, approaches this floral arrangement with restraint and reverence. The vase is barely there — just enough ink to suggest its shape. What emerges instead are sweeping curves, fine lines, and bursts of color that feel like a breeze caught in petals.
Each stroke serves a purpose. The inked lines twist and scatter like wild stems, while the watercolor washes are light, precise, and emotionally charged. The palette is minimal: deep reds, touches of green, and gentle yellows and blues. Yet, these few hues are enough. The flowers come alive not by detailing, but by suggestion and rhythm.
Importantly, the composition resists symmetry. Instead, it thrives on natural imbalance — a tilted bloom, an unfinished edge. This sense of incompleteness is central to Ticho’s aesthetic. It invites the viewer to pause, reflect, and feel. Her flowers are not decorative; they are meditative.
Provenance
Moreover, the provenance of this piece adds to its historical resonance. It comes from the collection of Amos Mar-Chaim, a significant figure in Israeli cultural circles. This connection roots the work within the broader story of modern Israeli art and its early patrons.
Ticho’s practice was shaped by her European training and her profound connection to the land and silence of Jerusalem. In this floral still life, we see the same sensitivity she brought to the hills and trees of her surroundings. It is nature distilled — not for spectacle, but for presence.
Both works are available for purchase. To inquire about acquiring Tarkay’s paintings, contact Kings Gallery. We offer trusted art consultation, secure global shipping, and access to original pieces by the masters of Israeli modernism.
Kings Gallery is a leading fine art gallery established in Jerusalem in 1995. Particularly, we strive to collect and sell the highest quality historic and contemporary Israeli and International art. The gallery specializes primarily in artists from the early period of the 1920’s. Besides, Kings Gallery features leading up-and-coming young artists who will definitely be prominent names in the next few years.
You can discover The Flower Vase and other original works by Anna Ticho at Kings Gallery in Jerusalem. Since 1995, Kings Gallery has curated a selection of Israel’s most refined and historically important art.
