“Enchantment,” Elizabeth Kitcho, hand-tinted etching 35/150, a nostalgic scene of two women dancing through wildflowers in Kitcho’s signature romantic style.
“Enchantment” is an original hand-tinted etching by Elizabeth Kitcho, a celebrated New York–born artist known for her impressionistic realism and her ability to evoke mood, memory, and quiet poetic beauty. This charming work depicts two women moving joyfully through a meadow, arms raised in dance, surrounded by vibrant wildflowers and soft architectural forms in the background. Kitcho’s delicate contour lines and subtle color washes create a world of nostalgia—one filled with warmth, femininity, and dreamlike serenity.
Editioned 35/150, pencil-signed, and preserved in clean, vintage condition, this piece comes from the inventory of the Mitch Morse Gallery, known for its curated collections of fine etchings and limited-edition works from American printmakers.
Artwork Description
Medium & Technique
Original etching with expressive, finely engraved linework.
Hand-tinted with warm pastel hues that enhance the softness of the meadow and the flow of the figures’ dresses.
Strong plate mark and even inking, typical of Kitcho’s careful craftsmanship.
Composition & Style
Two women—seen from the back—dance hand-in-hand through tall, flowering fields.
Their flowing dresses and wide-brimmed hats echo Kitcho’s signature blend of impressionistic detail and romantic storytelling.
The inclusion of an archway or garden pavilion in the distance lends an air of pastoral fantasy.
Stylistically reminiscent of late 19th-century illustration, but filtered through Kitcho’s modern sensibility.
Condition
Unmatted, never framed, no discoloration—excellent for museum-quality presentation.
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY — ELIZABETH KITCHO
Elizabeth Kitcho was born and raised in New York City, where her early exposure to the Metropolitan Museum of Art sparked a lifelong devotion to beauty, harmony, and emotional realism in art. Her childhood spent wandering Central Park and gallery halls shaped her romantic visual vocabulary—one defined by elegant linework, feminine grace, and a deep engagement with memory and atmosphere.
Education & Artistic Training
Kitcho majored in fine arts at Washington Irving High School, then pursued additional training at:
Her education emphasized figurative drawing, portraiture, etching, and expressive color technique.
Career & Teaching
Kitcho began as a portraitist, earning numerous private commissions. She later opened a teaching studio, instructing both children and adults in drawing, painting, and printmaking. Her influence as an educator extended into adult education programs where she introduced countless students to the joy of artmaking.
Artistic Style & Themes
Kitcho described her work as “impressionistic realism,” though her imagery often carries fairy-tale softness and emotional resonance. Defined by:
lyrical, flowing lines
a nostalgic, dreamlike atmosphere
gentle figural compositions
muted but expressive color harmonies
Her subjects frequently include women, lovers, dreamers, and quiet interior or outdoor scenes that evoke tender recollections of past summers, childhood innocence, or intimate human connection.
Exhibitions & Gallery Representation
Kitcho exhibited widely across the Northeast, with shows in:
New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, and New Jersey.
Notable gallery affiliations include:
Mitch Morse Galleries (NY & PA)
J. Richards Gallery, Mamaroneck, NY
Gallery 63, New York City
Carole Shames Gallery, Philadelphia
Fine Arts Gallery, Ardmore, PA
Over time, her works entered numerous private collections throughout the United States.
Legacy
Elizabeth Kitcho remains admired for her ability to merge sentimental imagery with disciplined graphic technique. Her hand-tinted etchings, especially those portraying women in dreamlike settings, continue to be sought after by collectors who appreciate modern romanticism, elegance of line, and intimate storytelling.
Elizabeth Kitcho, Enchantment, hand-tinted etching, signed and numbered 35/150. Romantic figurative scene, ex–Mitch Morse Gallery.
Certificate of Value & Authentication
Artist: Elizabeth Kitcho
Title: Enchantment
Medium: Original Etching, Hand-Tinted
Edition: 35/150
Signature: Pencil-signed
Dimensions: 19 × 15 inches
Condition: Excellent; clean margins; never framed
Provenance: Mitch Morse Gallery → Artfind Gallery (Washington, D.C.)
Notes: A classic example of Kitcho’s romantic impressionistic realism.
Provenance Chain
Artist → Elizabeth Kitcho Studio → Mitch Morse Gallery (NYC & PA) → Artfind Gallery, Washington, D.C.
“Enchantment,” Elizabeth Kitcho, hand-tinted etching 35/150, a nostalgic scene of two women dancing through wildflowers in Kitcho’s signature romantic style.
“Enchantment” is an original hand-tinted etching by Elizabeth Kitcho, a celebrated New York–born artist known for her impressionistic realism and her ability to evoke mood, memory, and quiet poetic beauty. This charming work depicts two women moving joyfully through a meadow, arms raised in dance, surrounded by vibrant wildflowers and soft architectural forms in the background. Kitcho’s delicate contour lines and subtle color washes create a world of nostalgia—one filled with warmth, femininity, and dreamlike serenity.
Editioned 35/150, pencil-signed, and preserved in clean, vintage condition, this piece comes from the inventory of the Mitch Morse Gallery, known for its curated collections of fine etchings and limited-edition works from American printmakers.
Artwork Description
Medium & Technique
Original etching with expressive, finely engraved linework.
Hand-tinted with warm pastel hues that enhance the softness of the meadow and the flow of the figures’ dresses.
Strong plate mark and even inking, typical of Kitcho’s careful craftsmanship.
Composition & Style
Two women—seen from the back—dance hand-in-hand through tall, flowering fields.
Their flowing dresses and wide-brimmed hats echo Kitcho’s signature blend of impressionistic detail and romantic storytelling.
The inclusion of an archway or garden pavilion in the distance lends an air of pastoral fantasy.
Stylistically reminiscent of late 19th-century illustration, but filtered through Kitcho’s modern sensibility.
Condition
Unmatted, never framed, no discoloration—excellent for museum-quality presentation.
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY — ELIZABETH KITCHO
Elizabeth Kitcho was born and raised in New York City, where her early exposure to the Metropolitan Museum of Art sparked a lifelong devotion to beauty, harmony, and emotional realism in art. Her childhood spent wandering Central Park and gallery halls shaped her romantic visual vocabulary—one defined by elegant linework, feminine grace, and a deep engagement with memory and atmosphere.
Education & Artistic Training
Kitcho majored in fine arts at Washington Irving High School, then pursued additional training at:
Her education emphasized figurative drawing, portraiture, etching, and expressive color technique.
Career & Teaching
Kitcho began as a portraitist, earning numerous private commissions. She later opened a teaching studio, instructing both children and adults in drawing, painting, and printmaking. Her influence as an educator extended into adult education programs where she introduced countless students to the joy of artmaking.
Artistic Style & Themes
Kitcho described her work as “impressionistic realism,” though her imagery often carries fairy-tale softness and emotional resonance. Defined by:
lyrical, flowing lines
a nostalgic, dreamlike atmosphere
gentle figural compositions
muted but expressive color harmonies
Her subjects frequently include women, lovers, dreamers, and quiet interior or outdoor scenes that evoke tender recollections of past summers, childhood innocence, or intimate human connection.
Exhibitions & Gallery Representation
Kitcho exhibited widely across the Northeast, with shows in:
New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, and New Jersey.
Notable gallery affiliations include:
Mitch Morse Galleries (NY & PA)
J. Richards Gallery, Mamaroneck, NY
Gallery 63, New York City
Carole Shames Gallery, Philadelphia
Fine Arts Gallery, Ardmore, PA
Over time, her works entered numerous private collections throughout the United States.
Legacy
Elizabeth Kitcho remains admired for her ability to merge sentimental imagery with disciplined graphic technique. Her hand-tinted etchings, especially those portraying women in dreamlike settings, continue to be sought after by collectors who appreciate modern romanticism, elegance of line, and intimate storytelling.
Elizabeth Kitcho, Enchantment, hand-tinted etching, signed and numbered 35/150. Romantic figurative scene, ex–Mitch Morse Gallery.
Certificate of Value & Authentication
Artist: Elizabeth Kitcho
Title: Enchantment
Medium: Original Etching, Hand-Tinted
Edition: 35/150
Signature: Pencil-signed
Dimensions: 19 × 15 inches
Condition: Excellent; clean margins; never framed
Provenance: Mitch Morse Gallery → Artfind Gallery (Washington, D.C.)
Notes: A classic example of Kitcho’s romantic impressionistic realism.
Provenance Chain
Artist → Elizabeth Kitcho Studio → Mitch Morse Gallery (NYC & PA) → Artfind Gallery, Washington, D.C.
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