Louis Icart, Very Prominent Nipples from The Life of Breasts, Nude, Original Etching & Aquatint, 1945

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Louis icart (1888 - 1950)

very prominent nipples (mamelon très saillant)
from "the life of breasts"

original colour etching and … Read more Louis icart (1888 - 1950)

very prominent nipples (mamelon très saillant)
from "the life of breasts"

original colour etching and aquatint
size: 28 x 23 cm
year: 1945
original and only edition
total edition of 200
numbered 129 in the edition page
(very rare)

excellent condition

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the portfolio

"la vie des seins" (the life of breasts) is an exquisite and rare illustrated portfolio published in paris in 1945.
this work stands as a fascinating example of late art deco elegance, created during a pivotal moment in french history.
while the text is credited to "docteur jacobus", the true soul of the volume lies in the mastery of its illustrator, louis icart (1888–1950).

icart, the preeminent artist of parisian "boudoir" style, provided fifteen original color etchings for the suite, including five impressive double-page spreads. The portfolio is presented as a "pseudo-medical" or satirical treatise, exploring the aesthetic and anatomical varieties of the female form with titles like "virgin breasts" or "granular areola." despite the clinical-sounding theme, icart’s artistic touch remains delicate, sophisticated, and ethereal.

his use of drypoint and aquatint captures the "parisian eve" with the lightness and romanticism that made him a global icon of the 1920s and 30s. Printed in a very limited edition of 200 copies, la vie des seins is highly sought after by collectors today. It represents a mature stage of icart’s career, blending his signature erotic charm with the refined craftsmanship of mid-century french editions.

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this very artwork

from the text by dr. Jacobus:

"very prominent nipple

this triumphant shape of the nipple indicates, madame, a great will, great firmness, and great tenacity in your desires.

if one nipple is more prominent than the other, there is within you a penchant for bickering and quarrels.

the tip of the breast can be very prominent without having nursed. However, it always signifies violence and a thirst for voluptuousness in love.

the presence of hair around a prominent nipple ensures the greatest luck in life.

when the two nipples are different—one in strong relief and the other inverted—beware: you will have to endure long lawsuits and overcome difficult obstacles\.

there is, however, a distinction to be made if the nipple is hard or if it is supple. If it is supple and malleable, it proves a weakening of the will, and, in that case, you should allow yourself to be dominated by a man whose will, being superior to yours, will let you benefit from his tender and protective authority.

if it is hard, it is, on the contrary, you who must protect and dominate in everything."

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this listing is for the original etching and aquatint by louis icart. The colophon and edition page are pictured as proof of authenticity; high-resolution scans and a certificate of authenticity can be provided to the buyer upon request. I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
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