Louis Icart Coursing II

A pair of elegant greyhounds surge forward in fluid, breathless motion, their lithe forms captured in the sweeping Art Deco draftsmanship that made Louis Icart one of the most celebrated printmakers of early twentieth-century Paris. The composition exudes the characteristic Icart tension between refinement and energy — aristocratic subject matter rendered with a vitality that feels almost cinematic.

Icart worked primarily in etching and aquatint, and his prints were enormously fashionable during the 1920s and 1930s, prized for their sensuous line work and their ability to distill the glamour of the Belle Époque and Jazz Age into intimate, collectible images. His coursing and hunting subjects in particular reflect a longstanding European tradition of depicting noble breeds as embodiments of grace and speed.

This numbered edition print from the Coursing II series would suit a collector drawn to the golden era of French decorative arts, and presents handsomely in both a period interior and a more contemporary setting.

Details

• Edition: 13/375

Condition

This piece is offered as shown. The photographs are the primary and authoritative condition reference — please review all images closely, as they document the actual item you will receive. The work has not been removed from its frame for examination. We are glad to provide additional photographs or answer specific condition questions before purchase.

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