Framed Luigi Kasimir Etching Of " Chartres Cathedral " France 1930 Signed Numbered
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This is a Vintage 1930 limited edition color etching by Luigi Kasimir of "Chatres Cathedral" France 1930.
This Etching is signed by Luigi Kasimir in pencil on the bottom right hand corner and number #117 / 300 in the bottom left corner.The Etching frame measures 25" by 20 inches. The etching alone measures about 18" by 13".This etching was framed by Newcomb-Macklin Co in Chicago. The frame is in good condition with a few minor nicks here and there.The paper cover on the back side is... ripped along the edges as shown in the last three pictures. The etching is in very good condition.
Some information about the artist;Luigi Kasimir (1881-1962) was born in 1881 at Pettau, today Ptuj, Slovenia, then a part of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy. He inherited his talent from his ancestors; his grandfather was a painter and a poet, and his father an officer in the Habsburg army, who later became a professional painter. Kasimir attended the Vienna Academy of Art where he studied under Wilhelm Unger, who introduced him to the technique of the coloured etching, and also to his future wife, the artist Tanna Hoernes. He died in 1962 in Grinzing, a suburb of Vienna. Kasimir was among the first to develop the technique of the coloured etching. Before this, prints were usually hand-coloured with the colour being applied in a casual, haphazard manner. Kasimir would first create a sketch—usually in pastel. He then transferred the design on as many as four to six plates, printing one after the other and applying the colour on the plate—all done by hand. Kasimir is mainly famous for his etchings, but he also produced some oil painting, as well as some pastels. One of his favourite genres was the landscape, or veduta. He demonstrated a predisposition for monuments, street scenes, and tourist landmarks. He depicted places from all over Europe, mainly Italy, Austria, and Germany. He also travelled to the United States to do a series of etchings of famous sights ranging from urban landmarks such as New York City skyscrapers to natural wonders like Yosemite Valley. Luigi Kasimir’s etchings can be seen in many galleries and museums, from the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art to countless galleries and fine print collections around the world. He designed a bookplate for Sigmund Freud, who also hung an etching of the Roman Forum by Kasimir in his consulting room
Most of the items I sell are estate finds, and arepresented to you in, as is, as found condition. They are described to the bestof my knowledge. Some wear is to be expected, unless described as flawless ormint. I can't know everything about every item I offer, I do inspect each itemand list all known flaws or damage. So please take a good look at the photosand ask questions if need be.
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This Etching is signed by Luigi Kasimir in pencil on the bottom right hand corner and number #117 / 300 in the bottom left corner.The Etching frame measures 25" by 20 inches. The etching alone measures about 18" by 13".This etching was framed by Newcomb-Macklin Co in Chicago. The frame is in good condition with a few minor nicks here and there.The paper cover on the back side is... ripped along the edges as shown in the last three pictures. The etching is in very good condition.
Some information about the artist;Luigi Kasimir (1881-1962) was born in 1881 at Pettau, today Ptuj, Slovenia, then a part of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy. He inherited his talent from his ancestors; his grandfather was a painter and a poet, and his father an officer in the Habsburg army, who later became a professional painter. Kasimir attended the Vienna Academy of Art where he studied under Wilhelm Unger, who introduced him to the technique of the coloured etching, and also to his future wife, the artist Tanna Hoernes. He died in 1962 in Grinzing, a suburb of Vienna. Kasimir was among the first to develop the technique of the coloured etching. Before this, prints were usually hand-coloured with the colour being applied in a casual, haphazard manner. Kasimir would first create a sketch—usually in pastel. He then transferred the design on as many as four to six plates, printing one after the other and applying the colour on the plate—all done by hand. Kasimir is mainly famous for his etchings, but he also produced some oil painting, as well as some pastels. One of his favourite genres was the landscape, or veduta. He demonstrated a predisposition for monuments, street scenes, and tourist landmarks. He depicted places from all over Europe, mainly Italy, Austria, and Germany. He also travelled to the United States to do a series of etchings of famous sights ranging from urban landmarks such as New York City skyscrapers to natural wonders like Yosemite Valley. Luigi Kasimir’s etchings can be seen in many galleries and museums, from the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art to countless galleries and fine print collections around the world. He designed a bookplate for Sigmund Freud, who also hung an etching of the Roman Forum by Kasimir in his consulting room
Most of the items I sell are estate finds, and arepresented to you in, as is, as found condition. They are described to the bestof my knowledge. Some wear is to be expected, unless described as flawless ormint. I can't know everything about every item I offer, I do inspect each itemand list all known flaws or damage. So please take a good look at the photosand ask questions if need be.
Thanks for looking!#A7A/60
