Louis Icart (French, 1888–1950)
Original hand-colored etching and aquatint on paper by celebrated French Art Deco artist Louis Icart. This refined composition depicts a graceful female figure accompanied by a swan, a recurring poetic and symbolic motif in Icart’s work, presented within an elegant oval format that enhances its decorative and lyrical quality.
Executed as an original etching and aquatint, the print is delicately hand-colored, lending softness and depth to the palette, particularly in the subtle blues and greens.
The work is signed in pencil “L. Icart” and bears the printed inscription “Copyright by Louis Icart,” indicating an authorized edition produced for the international (Anglo-American) market during the interwar period. The sheet is further numbered, confirming its place within a limited edition.
Printed on quality art paper, this large-format composition displays the elegant linework and refined sensuality that have made Louis Icart one of the most sought-after Art Deco printmakers.
Medium: Hand-colored etching and aquatint on paper
Dimensions: 73 cm (height) × 80 cm (width)
Signature: Signed in pencil
Period: 1920s
Condition: Good vintage condition with light age-related toning consistent with the period
Style: Art Deco
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsGold, YellowMaterialPaperNumber of items1OrientationLandscapeArt sizeMediumHeight73 cmWidth80 cmSigns of usageDiscoloring