The Glamorous World of Louis Icart’s Art Deco Women

Louis Icart (1888–1950) was a French painter, illustrator, and printmaker, celebrated for his elegant and sensual depictions of women during the early 20th century. Closely associated with the Art Deco movement, his work combined refinement, glamour, and a touch of playfulness, making him one of the most recognizable artists of his era.

Icart began his career in Paris as a fashion illustrator, contributing to magazines and designing for haute couture houses. By the 1920s and ’30s, he had become internationally renowned for his etchings and aquatints, which often portrayed sophisticated, modern women surrounded by luxurious settings, flowers, or animals (particularly cats and greyhounds). His subjects embodied both Parisian elegance and erotic charm, reflecting the spirit of the Jazz Age.

Despite a brief period of decline in popularity after the Art Deco era, Icart’s work has experienced a major resurgence and is highly sought after by collectors today. He is remembered as a prominent figure of the Art Deco movement, and his art remains an iconic representation of the style and spirit of the interwar period.

Here is a collection of beautiful artworks by Louis Icart, showcasing his signature Art Deco style and timeless depictions of feminine grace.

Joyeux Trio, 1916

Blindfold, 1922

Christmas Wreath, 1922

In the Nest, 1922

The Sleeping Cat, 1922

Laziness, 1925

Peacock, 1925

Temptation, 1926

Mimi, 1927

Spanish Flamenco Dancer, 1927

Speed, 1927

Stray Sheep, 1927

Intimacy, 1928

Mockery, 1928

Recollections, 1928

Seville, 1928

Swing, 1928

Tosca, 1928

Zest, 1928

Dalila, 1929

Joy of Life, 1929

Minuet, 1929

Spanish Dance, 1929

Bubbles, 1930

Flower Seller in Paris, 1930

Méditation, Golden Veil, 1930

Martini, 1932

Les Lis, 1934

Anticipation, 1935

Ecstasy, 1935

Symphony in Blue, 1936

Girl in Crinoline, 1937

Lady in Yellow, 1939