Louis Icart

Title: Louis Icart "Carnaval" 1920 Hand-Signed

Description: Louis Icart (1888–1950) "Carnaval" (Carnaval) Year of Creation: 1920 Technique: Colored Etching / Drypoint Stipple Copperplate Print Signature: Pencil signature at the lower right of the image

This is one of the early representative print works created in 1920 by Louis Icart, a prominent French painter and printmaker of the early 20th century. It depicts a lavish world reminiscent of masquerade balls and celebrations, characterized by Icart's unique delicate lines and subtle colors.

In the image, a woman in a voluminous gown is the central figure, surrounded by characters reminiscent of feathers and masks. The woman's face is covered by a deep black mask, complementing her ornate attire, exuding a mysterious and alluring aura. Accompanying her on the left is another masked figure, while the lower part of the image features overlapping blue-toned feathers, creating an atmosphere of festive clamor and backstage intimacy.

Particularly noteworthy is the depiction of the gown. The hem is layered with intricate lines and dots, conveying a sense of the fabric's softness and weight, even a lace-like delicacy. Amidst the subdued colors of pale pink, gray, and blue, the black of the mask, the red of the lips, and the blue of the feathers are effectively utilized, conveying a restrained opulence.

In the 1920s, Icart created numerous images of the refined women of Paris, gaining immense popularity as a symbolic artist of the Art Deco period. "Carnaval" also beautifully embodies this aesthetic consciousness, encapsulating elegance, sensuality, fashion, and the extraordinary nature of masquerade balls in a single image.

This work is further accentuated by the use of an oval mat and a heavy gold decorative frame, highlighting its classical and opulent atmosphere. It is particularly appealing to those who appreciate Art Deco, French art, and female imagery.

The work has slight stains and discoloration due to age, particularly visible in the light-colored areas of the background. Please refer to the attached images for condition confirmation.

Frame Dimensions: Height approximately 53cm, Width approximately 62cm.
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