The Vintage ( Circa.1936 ) Framed Colored Drypoint Etching on Paper "Symphony in Blue", Pencil Signed By Artist Louis Icart ( French, 1888-1950 ) in Lower Right with Embossed Blind Stamp in Lower Left and Copyright Inscription Dated 1936. Executed in Drypoint, Etching, and Aquatint in Colors, the Composition Depicts A Graceful Parisian Beauty Seated in Contemplative Repose, Surrounded By Cascading White Hydrangeas Beneath A Luminous Cerulean Sky Animated By Soaring Swallows.
Icart Masterfully Combines Flowing Linear Draftsmanship with Soft Aquatint Textures, Creating An Atmosphere of Femininity, Sophistication, and Romantic Elegance. The Elaborate Ground, Adorned with Floral Motifs in Pale Blue and Silver Gray Tones, Cascades Gracefully Across the Composition while Rich Cobalt Accents Provide Striking Visual Contrast. The Work Exemplifies the Artist's Signature Blend of Fashion, Decorative Design, and Lyrical Art Deco Sensibility. The Etching Shows Minor Toning, Abrasions, Foxing on the Margins / Mat, and Scratches on the Frame Consistent with Age, In Good Condition.
Title: "Symphony in Blue"
Artist: Louis Icart ( French, 1888-1950 )
Time Period: 1936
Medium: Drypoint, Etching, and Aquatint in Colors on Paper
Signature: Pencil Signed
Condition: Good Condition
Frame Size: 31-3/4" By 27-3/4"
Sight Size: 23-5/8" By 20"
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