Le Nuit et le Moment Pl.3 (1946)
Louis Icart1946 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1950)
Specifications
- Year
- 1946
- Nationality / school
- French
- Lifespan
- 1888–1950
About the artwork
Dated 1946, "Le Nuit et le Moment Pl.3" is an artwork by Louis Icart. Historical background, 1946: Photography, film, and print culture became part of the language of art, and artists across the world developed their own responses to modernism. The range of materials widened to include acrylic paint, screen printing, and mixed media. It is listed in the Drawings collection. The image is in portrait orientation. Drawings in brief: Artists have long used drawings to plan paintings, sculptures, and buildings, so a sketch can show how an idea developed. Because line carries so much of the effect, drawings tend to reward close looking at the quality of the mark.
"Le Nuit et le Moment Pl.3" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Drawings and sketches stand out through line clarity and a sense of the artist process, which makes them a natural fit for minimalist, monochrome, and graphic interiors. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
French, 1888–1950
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