Doves - L. Icart 1922

📜 Description
Original print from 1922 created by Louis Icart, titled “Doves / Les Colombes”, executed in aquatint and drypoint and signed in pencil at the lower right. The work belongs to the context of early 20th-century Parisian graphic production, characterized by elegant and atmospheric subjects associated with the Art Déco taste. The composition depicts a female figure seen from behind, wrapped in a soft and flowing dress, surrounded by numerous doves both in flight and resting on the ground; the woman interacts with the birds through a wide gesture of her arms, creating a dynamic and harmonious scene. The structure is centered on the main figure, while the birds form a circular arrangement that animates the neutral and softly shaded background, contributing to a sense of lightness and movement. The stated edition, no. 181 of 500 impressions, defines the editorial nature of the work and enhances its collectible interest as a period print belonging to the most recognizable production of the artist.

📚 Historical-artistic note
Louis Icart is known for his prints dedicated to the female figure, often placed in elegant and decorative settings in line with the taste of 1920s Paris. His works, distributed through numbered editions, combine refined printmaking technique with an illustrative sensitivity, contributing to the international success of Art Déco graphics. “Les Colombes” fully belongs to this repertoire, where the female figure and natural elements merge into a coherent and recognizable aesthetic vision.

🧾 Technical sheet
Type: original print
Author / Maker: Louis Icart
Place: Paris
Period: 1922
Material: paper
Technique: aquatint and drypoint
Subject / Title: Doves / Les Colombes
Edition / Print run: impression no. 181 of 500
Dimensions: sheet 39 × 43 cm; image 34.5 × 37.5 cm
Marks / signatures / inscriptions: pencil signature at lower right; edition numbering

🔍 Condition Report
Overall in excellent condition, with clearly visible printed lines and well-preserved paper; blank verso.