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Flowers in the Window by Joseph Zaritsky is not a traditional still life. Rather, it is a luminous meditation on form, light, and feeling. Painted in oil on canvas, the composition abandons sharp detail in favor of expressive gesture and lyrical abstraction. In this way, Zaritsky transforms a familiar subject — flowers, a window — into something deeply poetic.
At first glance, the viewer notices the striking opposition of colors. Soft terracotta tones meet pale, icy blues. A sudden burst of orange-red emerges at the center-right, as if a flower has ignited the canvas. Surrounding these strokes, Zaritsky leaves open space — bare canvas — allowing air, breath, and stillness to enter the work.
This visual restraint is part of what makes Flowers in the Window so compelling. Although the subject might suggest decorative beauty, the painting instead invites introspection. It is not about what is seen, but what is felt. This is where Zaritsky’s brilliance lies.
Abstraction
As a leading figure of the Ofakim Hadashim (New Horizons) movement, Zaritsky helped shape the identity of Israeli modern art. Moving away from figurative realism, he introduced a visual language rooted in European abstraction but shaped by the Israeli landscape — its light, its tension, and its silence.
In Flowers in the Window, we see that synthesis clearly. The flowers are almost ghostlike, dissolving into gesture and color. Meanwhile, the “window” acts as both a compositional anchor and a metaphor for perspective — a barrier between inner and outer worlds.
Moreover, the composition’s open layout reflects Zaritsky’s ongoing interest in space and structure. The canvas breathes. Nothing feels crowded. Every brushstroke carries intention. As a result, the painting evokes music, poetry — even memory.
This work also speaks to Zaritsky’s mastery of abstraction with emotional depth. While the image is stripped of clear representation, it never feels empty. On the contrary, it pulses with energy. The warmth of the orange plays against the cool blue, creating a delicate balance of emotion and intellect.
You can experience Flowers in the Window and other works by Joseph Zaritsky at Kings Gallery in Jerusalem. As a pioneer of Israeli abstraction, Zaritsky continues to inspire collectors, curators, and lovers of modern art.
Acquisition
This original painting is available for purchase. For acquisition inquiries, contact Kings Gallery. We offer expert advice, international shipping, and a unique opportunity to own a piece of Israel’s artistic heritage.
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.
