Louis Icart.
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 ).
Available for sale from Big Sky Fine Art in the English county of Dorset, this hand coloured etching, published by L’ Estampe Moderne is by the French artist Louis Icart and dates from around 1920.
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.
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.
The composition portrays two young women reclining in tall, wind-swept grasses, their pale flowing gowns merging softly with the fluid lines of the landscape. Their expressions suggest surprise or sudden distraction, as a hare bolts dynamically across the foreground. The elongated ears, powerful hind legs and stretched movement of the animal clearly identify it as a hare rather than a rabbit, adding energy and narrative tension to the scene. This interplay between startled figures and fleeing animal enhances the theatrical charm for which Icart is celebrated.
Executed in fine etching with delicate hand-colouring in warm sepia and golden tones, the work demonstrates Icart’s mastery of line, atmosphere and feminine elegance. The subtle palette and fluid draughtsmanship are characteristic of his early 1920s output, when his reputation in Paris and internationally was at its height.
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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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1220358
Dateline of this antique is 1920
Height is 45cm (17.7inches)Width is 56.5cm (22.2inches)Depth is 6cm (2.4inches)
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