“Summer of ’42,” Elizabeth Kitcho, hand-tinted etching 99/150, a nostalgic impressionist scene rendered with Kitcho’s signature romantic realism.
This original signed etching “Summer of ’42” by American artist Elizabeth Kitcho captures the wistful nostalgia of youth, summer, and the freedom of open landscapes. Hand-tinted with subtle washes of color, the work depicts a young woman standing beside her bicycle on a grassy path, her ribboned sunhat blowing gently in the breeze. Kitcho’s fine-lined etching technique and impressionistic realism evoke quiet joy, memory, and a cinematic sense of time suspended—hallmarks of her celebrated figurative work.
Numbered 99/150 and acquired from the Mitch Morse Gallery, the print has never been framed or displayed and remains in excellent condition, with crisp plate lines and clean margins.
Artwork Description
Medium & Technique
Etching: Executed with delicate cross-hatching and purposeful line modulation.
Hand-Tinted: Kitcho applies washes of muted color to soften contours and add warmth, a technique she often used to enhance the emotional tone of her figurative scenes.
Edition: 99/150, pencil-signed lower right.
Composition & Style
A lone female figure, barefoot and contemplative, stands beside a vintage bicycle.
A vast open sky—etched in energetic strokes—suggests freedom, travel, and the optimism of summertime.
The work exemplifies Kitcho’s “impressionistic realism”—recognizable subjects rendered with dreamlike softness.
Evokes themes of memory, innocence, youthful independence, and the romance of the American landscape.
Condition
Unmatted, never framed, no discoloration—ideal for archival framing.
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY — ELIZABETH KITCHO
Elizabeth Kitcho is an American painter and printmaker known for her lyrical portraits, nostalgic figurative etchings, and softly romantic impressionist scenes. Born and raised in New York City, she grew up exploring the galleries of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where early encounters with old masters and European impressionists shaped her lifelong artistic sensibilities.
Education & Training
Kitcho pursued formal studies at several respected institutions:
Washington Irving High School, Fine Arts Concentration
Art Students League of New York — drawing, painting, and printmaking
Queens College — advanced visual arts studies
Botini Art Gallery (New York) — private instruction and atelier-style training
Her foundational education emphasized classical drawing, anatomy, portraiture, and technical printmaking methods.
Early Career & Portrait Work
Before establishing herself in the gallery world, Kitcho worked extensively as a portrait painter, developing a client base through private commissions. Her ability to convey emotional depth and narrative nuance made her particularly sought-after for intimate family portraits and character studies.
She later opened her own studio, where she held private art classes for children and adults, and taught in regional adult education programs—contributing significantly to community arts education.
Artistic Style & Themes
Kitcho describes her aesthetic as “impressionistic realism,” though her works often balance romantic nostalgia with refined technical skill. Recurring elements include:
Calm, introspective figures
Sunlit outdoor settings
Vintage-inspired costuming and props
Graceful, feminine movement
Soft, muted palettes juxtaposed with expressive linework
Her pieces frequently evoke memory, longing, childhood summers, and quiet emotional moments—inviting viewers to see themselves in her scenes.
Exhibitions
Kitcho’s work has been shown across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, including:
New York
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New Jersey
Delaware
Gallery Representation & Highlights
Her paintings and prints have appeared in:
Mitch Morse Galleries, New York & Pennsylvania
J. Richards Gallery, Mamaroneck, NY
Gallery 63, New York
Carole Shames Gallery, Philadelphia
Fine Arts Gallery, Ardmore, PA
Kitcho’s collaboration with Mitch Morse Gallery helped place her work into numerous private collections throughout the U.S.
Legacy
Elizabeth Kitcho is admired for her ability to render atmosphere—especially through expressive etching lines, hand coloring, and dreamlike tonal transitions. Her work appeals to collectors of romantic realism, figurative nostalgia, and mid-20th-century American printmaking traditions.
Elizabeth Kitcho, Summer of ’42, hand-tinted etching, signed and numbered 99/150, 18 × 12 in. A nostalgic impressionist figurative work from the Mitch Morse Gallery collection.
Certificate of Value & Authentication
Artist: Elizabeth Kitcho
Title: Summer of ’42
Medium: Original etching, hand-tinted
Edition: 99/150
Signature: Pencil-signed lower right
Dimensions: 18 × 12 in. (sheet), 12 × 9 in. (image)
Condition: Excellent; never framed or displayed
Provenance: Mitch Morse Gallery → Artfind Gallery (Washington, D.C.)
Notes: Strong impression with clean margins; classic example of Kitcho’s impressionistic realism.
Provenance Chain
Artist → Elizabeth Kitcho Studio → Mitch Morse Gallery (NYC & PA) → Artfind Gallery, Washington, D.C.
“Summer of ’42,” Elizabeth Kitcho, hand-tinted etching 99/150, a nostalgic impressionist scene rendered with Kitcho’s signature romantic realism.
This original signed etching “Summer of ’42” by American artist Elizabeth Kitcho captures the wistful nostalgia of youth, summer, and the freedom of open landscapes. Hand-tinted with subtle washes of color, the work depicts a young woman standing beside her bicycle on a grassy path, her ribboned sunhat blowing gently in the breeze. Kitcho’s fine-lined etching technique and impressionistic realism evoke quiet joy, memory, and a cinematic sense of time suspended—hallmarks of her celebrated figurative work.
Numbered 99/150 and acquired from the Mitch Morse Gallery, the print has never been framed or displayed and remains in excellent condition, with crisp plate lines and clean margins.
Artwork Description
Medium & Technique
Etching: Executed with delicate cross-hatching and purposeful line modulation.
Hand-Tinted: Kitcho applies washes of muted color to soften contours and add warmth, a technique she often used to enhance the emotional tone of her figurative scenes.
Edition: 99/150, pencil-signed lower right.
Composition & Style
A lone female figure, barefoot and contemplative, stands beside a vintage bicycle.
A vast open sky—etched in energetic strokes—suggests freedom, travel, and the optimism of summertime.
The work exemplifies Kitcho’s “impressionistic realism”—recognizable subjects rendered with dreamlike softness.
Evokes themes of memory, innocence, youthful independence, and the romance of the American landscape.
Condition
Unmatted, never framed, no discoloration—ideal for archival framing.
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY — ELIZABETH KITCHO
Elizabeth Kitcho is an American painter and printmaker known for her lyrical portraits, nostalgic figurative etchings, and softly romantic impressionist scenes. Born and raised in New York City, she grew up exploring the galleries of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where early encounters with old masters and European impressionists shaped her lifelong artistic sensibilities.
Education & Training
Kitcho pursued formal studies at several respected institutions:
Washington Irving High School, Fine Arts Concentration
Art Students League of New York — drawing, painting, and printmaking
Queens College — advanced visual arts studies
Botini Art Gallery (New York) — private instruction and atelier-style training
Her foundational education emphasized classical drawing, anatomy, portraiture, and technical printmaking methods.
Early Career & Portrait Work
Before establishing herself in the gallery world, Kitcho worked extensively as a portrait painter, developing a client base through private commissions. Her ability to convey emotional depth and narrative nuance made her particularly sought-after for intimate family portraits and character studies.
She later opened her own studio, where she held private art classes for children and adults, and taught in regional adult education programs—contributing significantly to community arts education.
Artistic Style & Themes
Kitcho describes her aesthetic as “impressionistic realism,” though her works often balance romantic nostalgia with refined technical skill. Recurring elements include:
Calm, introspective figures
Sunlit outdoor settings
Vintage-inspired costuming and props
Graceful, feminine movement
Soft, muted palettes juxtaposed with expressive linework
Her pieces frequently evoke memory, longing, childhood summers, and quiet emotional moments—inviting viewers to see themselves in her scenes.
Exhibitions
Kitcho’s work has been shown across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, including:
New York
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New Jersey
Delaware
Gallery Representation & Highlights
Her paintings and prints have appeared in:
Mitch Morse Galleries, New York & Pennsylvania
J. Richards Gallery, Mamaroneck, NY
Gallery 63, New York
Carole Shames Gallery, Philadelphia
Fine Arts Gallery, Ardmore, PA
Kitcho’s collaboration with Mitch Morse Gallery helped place her work into numerous private collections throughout the U.S.
Legacy
Elizabeth Kitcho is admired for her ability to render atmosphere—especially through expressive etching lines, hand coloring, and dreamlike tonal transitions. Her work appeals to collectors of romantic realism, figurative nostalgia, and mid-20th-century American printmaking traditions.
Elizabeth Kitcho, Summer of ’42, hand-tinted etching, signed and numbered 99/150, 18 × 12 in. A nostalgic impressionist figurative work from the Mitch Morse Gallery collection.
Certificate of Value & Authentication
Artist: Elizabeth Kitcho
Title: Summer of ’42
Medium: Original etching, hand-tinted
Edition: 99/150
Signature: Pencil-signed lower right
Dimensions: 18 × 12 in. (sheet), 12 × 9 in. (image)
Condition: Excellent; never framed or displayed
Provenance: Mitch Morse Gallery → Artfind Gallery (Washington, D.C.)
Notes: Strong impression with clean margins; classic example of Kitcho’s impressionistic realism.
Provenance Chain
Artist → Elizabeth Kitcho Studio → Mitch Morse Gallery (NYC & PA) → Artfind Gallery, Washington, D.C.
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