Louis Icart, Apple Breasts from The Life of Breasts, Nude, Original Etching & Aquatint, 1945

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Louis icart (1888 - 1950)

apple breasts (seins en pomme)
from "the life of breasts"

original colour etching and aquatint
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apple breasts (seins en pomme)
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:

"apple breasts

your breasts, madame, have the characteristic shape of apples—that is to say, well-rounded, full, and firm. They indicate that your nature is balanced and your temperament calm, but that your senses are only moderately inclined toward love—especially if the areola is faintly marked.

if the mammary gland is firm under the pressure of a finger, the breasts will maintain their appetizing shape for a long time.

in summary, you will have a life without romantic adventures; one that is rather domestic, calm, comfortable, and steady.

however, if hairs appear on the areola, accompanied by a beauty mark, you will experience moments of nervousness that could lead to violent scenes with your husband—or your lover!

and if several beauty marks dot the warm marble of both breasts, it is possible that you may occasionally feel such a desire to be caressed that you might resort to the most blatant infidelities\. Unless you find ways to satisfy yourself.

beware of solitude!"

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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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