Big Sky Fine Art has dated this Louis Icart Framed Etching to the 1920s.
French ( b.1888 - d.1950 ).
Scared.
Hand Coloured Etching.
Signed Lower Right.
Estampe Moderne Seal Lower Left.
Numbered 94 Lower Left.
Image size 10.8 inches x 14.8 inches ( 27.5cm x 37.5cm ).
Frame size 17.7 inches x 22.2 inches ( 45cm x 56.5cm ).
The etching is presented and supplied in a glazed wooden frame from between the wars. The previous owner has hand-painted the slip.
This antique etching is in good condition. In an undisturbed condition since between the wars it is supplied ready to hang and display.
The etching is signed lower right. The publisher’s embossed stamp is lower left along with its edition number.
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One of France’s most brilliant and successful Art Deco artists, Louis Icart discovered his love of the arts through his interest in the theatre. He went on to study in Paris and became one of the foremost designers and printmakers of the early twentieth century. Having served as a fighter pilot in the Great War, he returned to art and his images of Paris and New York in the 1920s and 30s have become iconic symbols of the epoch.
Icart is particularly known for his depictions of women, which are mostly sensual, often erotic but also humorous. Over his lifetime he made over 500 engravings and illustrated more than 30 books. His contributions to his field have been likened to Picasso’s legacy in 20thcentury art
This elegant hand-coloured etching by the celebrated French artist Louis Icart captures the charm, intimacy and theatrical grace that made Icart one of the most sought-after printmakers of the early twentieth century. Dating from around 1920, the composition exemplifies the refined sensuality and playful narrative typical of the Art Deco era.
Published by L’Estampe Moderne, this etching carries the publisher’s blindstamp seal in the lower left corner along with its edition number, confirming its authenticity and limited edition status. Works issued by L’Estampe Moderne are particularly desirable, reflecting the high production standards and prestige associated with Parisian print publishing in the early 20th century.
A fine example of French Art Deco and late Belle Époque printmaking, this Louis Icart hand-coloured etching would make a distinguished addition to any collection of early twentieth-century French art, vintage Parisian prints, decorative Art Deco interiors, or collectible limited-edition etchings.
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Big Sky Fine Art has dated this Louis Icart Framed Etching to the 1920s.
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Louis Icart 1888 - 1950. French. Scared. Framed Hand Coloured Etching Circa 1920.
