Parasol by Louis Icart, mint condition vintage French Art Deco lithograph printed in the 1970s

Parasol by artist Louis Icart - original Offset Lithograph printed in 1974 - 26" tall by 22" wide.

This charming print is a reproduction of an Icart illustration originally from the 1920's. It was printed in 1974 and purchased from Turner Manufacturing in Chicago in 1980 when they went out of business. This print is in mint condition and ready for framing. 

Louis Icart (1888–1950) was a French artist best known for his Art Deco illustrations and etchings. He gained popularity during the 1920s and 1930s for his elegant and often sensual depictions of women, capturing the spirit of the Roaring Twenties.

Icart was born on December 9, 1888, in Toulouse, France. He moved to Paris in 1907 where he started his career as an artist after being inspired by the works of Victor Hugo. He later became a successful painter, illustrator, and printmaker. His work often featured stylish, glamorous, and confident women in luxurious settings, reflecting the societal changes and shifting attitudes of the time.

He was particularly renowned for his etchings, which he produced in limited editions. His technique involved creating intricate line work and delicate shading, giving his pieces a unique and intricate appearance. Icart's subjects ranged from elegant ladies in fashionable clothing to patriotic scenes to erotica.

During the height of his career, Icart's prints were highly sought after, especially in the United States. His work was associated with the Art Deco movement, characterized by its emphasis on modernity, luxury, and geometric shapes. Icart's pieces often embodied the opulence and hedonism of the era, capturing the spirit of the Roaring Twenties (or Les Annees Folles in France).