Louis Icart - Defense of the Homeland

The Louis Icart Defense of the Homeland etching fits the description that his etchings depict elegant women during the art deco period.
He created more than of 500 etchings by using different techniques. These include
etching and dry point combined with hand coloring. Furthermore, the book
“Buying Works by Icart.” describes his methods. Mainly he created full sized etchings.
But he also liked erotic illustrated books, and pastel enhanced lithographs.
Futher, he produced menu covers, advertising prints, and oils on canvas.

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Defense of the Homeland Etching

Louis Icart Defense of the Homeland


Condition Report

Image Size 15 3/8 x 21 3/4”
Paper Size 19 x 25”
The paper is heavy wove.
The etching has been professionally conserved.
The signature (lr) is very strong; with the notation “52/100” (ll)
The image is clean and sharp with fine hand coloring and a very rich burr, indicating this was one of the first 10 etchings printed
There are no scratches, rips, or tears to the paper. Overall this is a very strong impression with a rich burr.
I rate the image an A and the sheet an A

Price $1,500.00 (unframed)