Patinated bronze of "Lady with Umbrella", on marble base. Louis Icart is a French artist best known for his drawings of glamorous women as well as for his depictions of 1920s Paris life. He was born in Toulouse, France and began drawing at a young age. In 1907, he moved to Paris and began studying painting, drawing, and printmaking. Influenced by Jean Antoine Watteau, François Boucher, and Jean Honoré Fragonard, he became a major figure of the Art Deco period, with his work surging in popularity in both the United States and Europe throughout the 1920s and 1930s. He also worked as a designer in fashion studios during a time when the industry was undergoing a major change, moving away from the conservatism of the 19th century towards a more progressive simplicity. Size: 21 x 14 x 9 in.