“Fragile Beauty,” Elizabeth Kitcho, c.1970s, hand-tinted etching, 17x13 in., pencil-signed and numbered 85/150.
“Fragile Beauty” is a luminous hand-tinted etching by Elizabeth Kitcho, the New York–born artist celebrated for her romantic, dream-laden imagery and delicate draftsmanship. Rendered in warm sepia linework, the composition blends Kitcho’s hallmark “impressionistic realism” with her refined sense of nostalgia—capturing a woman in a moment of quiet contemplation, her lace garment and floral motif evoking the tenderness and elegance that define the artist’s oeuvre. This limited-edition original etching is hand pulled, hand tinted, and signed by the artist, demonstrating the technical skill and poetic sensitivity that made Kitcho a favorite of collectors throughout the Northeast and beyond.
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION
“Fragile Beauty” showcases Elizabeth Kitcho’s precise and graceful etching technique, characterized by fine, lace-like linework and soft tonal fields. The artist’s ability to merge detailed draftsmanship with a tender emotional atmosphere is evident in the figure’s serene profile, the gentle fall of her garment, and the symbolic bloom she holds.
Kitcho’s work from this period embraces themes central to her practice—femininity, nostalgia, daydream, personal reverie—while maintaining a refined sense of compositional balance. The subtle hand-tinting enhances the romantic ambiance, allowing the viewer to feel not only the visual softness but the underlying emotional quiet that permeates her art. Her treatment of textiles, skin, hair, and botanical elements is executed with the sensitivity of a portraitist and the imagination of a storyteller.
Edition 85/150, pencil-signed lower right “Kitcho” and titled “Fragile Beauty,” the etching remains in excellent, frame-ready vintage condition.
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY — ELIZABETH KITCHO
Elizabeth Kitcho (American, 20th century) was born in New York City, where her early artistic sensibility was shaped by afternoons wandering the Metropolitan Museum of Art and sketching in Central Park. She studied at Washington Irving High School—known for its rigorous art program—before continuing her formal education at The Art Students League, Queens College, and the Botini Art Gallery, where she refined her skills in drawing, portraiture, and printmaking.
Kitcho developed what she termed “impressionistic realism”—a style that merges truthful observation with poetic, nostalgic atmosphere. Her figures often appear in dreamlike settings, infused with soft emotion, romantic longing, and summertime memory. She was particularly celebrated for her ability to portray femininity with dignity, warmth, and gentle narrative nuance.
Over the course of her career, Kitcho worked as a portraitist, producing numerous commissioned works, and later became an art instructor teaching both children and adults. Her technical versatility enabled her to move fluidly between etching, hand-tinted prints, painting, illustration, and mixed media. She described her creative process as the “thrill that comes with discovery of unexpected effects,” a mindset visible in the delicate atmospheres and refined textures of her work.
Kitcho held exhibitions across New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Delaware, with regular showings through Mitch Morse Galleries in New York and Pennsylvania—establishing a strong collector base drawn to the elegance and sentiment of her imagery. Her artworks remain in numerous private collections throughout the United States.
Today, Elizabeth Kitcho’s prints are admired for their evocative portrayal of memory, femininity, and quiet emotional gesture—each piece offering a window into a world where realism and reverie gently intertwine.
Elizabeth Kitcho, “Fragile Beauty,” hand-tinted etching, c.1970s, pencil-signed and numbered 85/150, 17 x 13 in. Excellent condition. A classic example of the artist’s impressionistic realism featuring refined linework and romantic figural imagery.
CERTIFICATE OF VALUE & AUTHENTICATION
ARTFIND GALLERY — CERTIFICATE OF VALUE & AUTHENTICATION
Artist: Elizabeth Kitcho (American, 20th c.)
Title: “Fragile Beauty”
Medium: Hand-Tinted Etching, Hand Pulled
Year: Circa 1970s
Edition: 85/150
Signature: Pencil-signed “Kitcho” lower right; titled by artist
Dimensions: 17 x 13 inches
Provenance: Mitch Morse Gallery (NYC), acquired by Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC
Condition: Excellent, never framed, stored flat
This work has been reviewed, catalogued, and authenticated by Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC.
PROVENANCE CHAIN
Elizabeth Kitcho, artist
Mitch Morse Gallery, New York, NY
Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC (current owner)
“Fragile Beauty,” Elizabeth Kitcho, c.1970s, hand-tinted etching, 17x13 in., pencil-signed and numbered 85/150.
“Fragile Beauty” is a luminous hand-tinted etching by Elizabeth Kitcho, the New York–born artist celebrated for her romantic, dream-laden imagery and delicate draftsmanship. Rendered in warm sepia linework, the composition blends Kitcho’s hallmark “impressionistic realism” with her refined sense of nostalgia—capturing a woman in a moment of quiet contemplation, her lace garment and floral motif evoking the tenderness and elegance that define the artist’s oeuvre. This limited-edition original etching is hand pulled, hand tinted, and signed by the artist, demonstrating the technical skill and poetic sensitivity that made Kitcho a favorite of collectors throughout the Northeast and beyond.
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION
“Fragile Beauty” showcases Elizabeth Kitcho’s precise and graceful etching technique, characterized by fine, lace-like linework and soft tonal fields. The artist’s ability to merge detailed draftsmanship with a tender emotional atmosphere is evident in the figure’s serene profile, the gentle fall of her garment, and the symbolic bloom she holds.
Kitcho’s work from this period embraces themes central to her practice—femininity, nostalgia, daydream, personal reverie—while maintaining a refined sense of compositional balance. The subtle hand-tinting enhances the romantic ambiance, allowing the viewer to feel not only the visual softness but the underlying emotional quiet that permeates her art. Her treatment of textiles, skin, hair, and botanical elements is executed with the sensitivity of a portraitist and the imagination of a storyteller.
Edition 85/150, pencil-signed lower right “Kitcho” and titled “Fragile Beauty,” the etching remains in excellent, frame-ready vintage condition.
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY — ELIZABETH KITCHO
Elizabeth Kitcho (American, 20th century) was born in New York City, where her early artistic sensibility was shaped by afternoons wandering the Metropolitan Museum of Art and sketching in Central Park. She studied at Washington Irving High School—known for its rigorous art program—before continuing her formal education at The Art Students League, Queens College, and the Botini Art Gallery, where she refined her skills in drawing, portraiture, and printmaking.
Kitcho developed what she termed “impressionistic realism”—a style that merges truthful observation with poetic, nostalgic atmosphere. Her figures often appear in dreamlike settings, infused with soft emotion, romantic longing, and summertime memory. She was particularly celebrated for her ability to portray femininity with dignity, warmth, and gentle narrative nuance.
Over the course of her career, Kitcho worked as a portraitist, producing numerous commissioned works, and later became an art instructor teaching both children and adults. Her technical versatility enabled her to move fluidly between etching, hand-tinted prints, painting, illustration, and mixed media. She described her creative process as the “thrill that comes with discovery of unexpected effects,” a mindset visible in the delicate atmospheres and refined textures of her work.
Kitcho held exhibitions across New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Delaware, with regular showings through Mitch Morse Galleries in New York and Pennsylvania—establishing a strong collector base drawn to the elegance and sentiment of her imagery. Her artworks remain in numerous private collections throughout the United States.
Today, Elizabeth Kitcho’s prints are admired for their evocative portrayal of memory, femininity, and quiet emotional gesture—each piece offering a window into a world where realism and reverie gently intertwine.
Elizabeth Kitcho, “Fragile Beauty,” hand-tinted etching, c.1970s, pencil-signed and numbered 85/150, 17 x 13 in. Excellent condition. A classic example of the artist’s impressionistic realism featuring refined linework and romantic figural imagery.
CERTIFICATE OF VALUE & AUTHENTICATION
ARTFIND GALLERY — CERTIFICATE OF VALUE & AUTHENTICATION
Artist: Elizabeth Kitcho (American, 20th c.)
Title: “Fragile Beauty”
Medium: Hand-Tinted Etching, Hand Pulled
Year: Circa 1970s
Edition: 85/150
Signature: Pencil-signed “Kitcho” lower right; titled by artist
Dimensions: 17 x 13 inches
Provenance: Mitch Morse Gallery (NYC), acquired by Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC
Condition: Excellent, never framed, stored flat
This work has been reviewed, catalogued, and authenticated by Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC.
PROVENANCE CHAIN
Elizabeth Kitcho, artist
Mitch Morse Gallery, New York, NY
Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC (current owner)
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