The extreme delicacy of the artist's line, the Icart elegance, the fine movement of an outstretched hand,  the display of a provocative thigh, a well - drawn glove or shoe, all these elements added charm to the delightful young women in his etchings. The Icart girl, whether portrayed as a countess or a flapper,  set the theme for an era.  He captured the free and easy attitude of a girl with the shingled hair and the cupid bow mouth. Whether she was smoking a cigarette or driving a car or revealing a total new look in clothing, his model typified the popular styles of the time.
********************          Mel Karmel