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1988 marked the one hundredth anniversary of Louis Icart's birth. There
were no parades of large celebrations, but Louis and his wife, Fanny,
would certainly have been grateful at the great resurgence of interest
in his artwork. This newly expanded book now includes over 510 different
etchings, painstakingly acquired and photographed. Particular attention
has been given to the early years (1911-1924), when Icart was a
relatively unknown artist and his edition sizes were small. With few
exceptions, the book contains large, full color illustrations which give
the reader a true representation of the full-size etchings. The authors
clarify some of the existing confusion surrounding Icart's work,
explaining the variations in his signature, the use of the
"Windmill" seal and other seals, and the myriad of copyright
notations found on his etchings. The etchings have been carefully
measured and dated. This is a great addition to the Icart legacy.
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