Louis Icart – Reclining Female Figure
Louis Icart (French, 1888–1950)
Reclining Female Figure, circa 1920s
Original hand-colored etching and aquatint on paper by renowned French Art Deco artist Louis Icart. This elegant composition depicts a reclining female figure resting on a fur throw, a quintessential subject within Icart’s oeuvre and one of the most recognizable motifs of his Art Deco period.
The image is executed using fine etching and aquatint techniques, enhanced with delicate hand-applied color that adds warmth and depth to the figure and surrounding textures. The work is signed in pencil “L. Icart” and printed on high-quality art paper bearing a visible watermark, consistent with original early 20th-century impressions. No edition number or printed copyright statement is present, a configuration commonly encountered in artist-issued or early authorized impressions from this period.
This reclining figure composition exemplifies the refined sensuality and decorative elegance for which Louis Icart is celebrated and remains highly desirable among collectors and interior designers alike.
Medium: Hand-colored etching and aquatint on paper
Dimensions: 72 cm (width) × 64 cm (height)
Signature: Signed in pencil
Paper: Watermarked art paper
Period: 1920s
Condition: Good vintage condition with light age-related toning consistent with the period
Style: Art Deco
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsGold, Beige, Creme, BlackMaterialPaperNumber of items1OrientationLandscapeArt sizeMediumHeight64 cmWidth72 cmSigns of usageDiscoloring