Louis Icart (1888–1950) – “coursing III” Speed The Lady With The Greyhounds Etching And Aquatint

Louis ICART (1888–1950) – “Coursing III” (Speed / The Lady with the Greyhounds), Original etching and aquatint (1929–1930)

A beautiful original Art Deco-era engraving depicting an elegant woman with short hair surrounded by three greyhounds in full motion. Titled Coursing III (or Speed / The Lady with the Greyhounds), this iconic composition by Louis Icart perfectly captures the movement, dynamism, and lightness characteristic of the Roaring Twenties.

• Technique: Original etching, drypoint, and aquatint, enhanced with color.
• Signature: Hand-signed in pencil by the artist in the lower right corner: Louis Icart.
• Marks & Authentication:
  • Original dry stamp featuring a windmill in the lower left corner (L.I. PARIS).
  • Numbered in pencil in the lower left corner (e.g., 281).
  • Printed copyright notice in the upper left corner (Copyright 1929/1930 by L. Icart - Paris).

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  • Framing: Presented under glass in a period wooden frame with ribbed veneer and a mat.

  
  

  Characteristics:

  • Artist: Louis Icart (1888–1950)
  • Period / Style: Art Deco (circa 1929–1930)
  • Condition: Very good overall condition in terms of wear and preservation. Slight, uniform patina on the paper.
• Dimensions without frame: 69 cm / 40 cm. With frame: 89 cm / 60 cm.