R-43-0007
LUIGI KASIMIR Colored Aquatint Etching on Paper, New York Brooklyn Bridge #2
$1,300.00 $700.00
DETAILS
Kasimir travelled to America to do a series of etchings of famous sights and architectural landmarks including this image of the Brooklyn Bridge and docks.
FRAMING
Matted and framed
MAKER
Luigi Kasimir (Austro-Hungarian, 1881-1962). Kasimir was inherited his artistic talent from his grandfather and father. Kasimir attended the Vienna Academy of Art where he studied under Wilhelm Unger, who introduced him to colored etchings. Kasimir is most known for his etchings, but he also produced some oil paintings and pastels. He often illustrated monuments, street scenes, and tourist landmarks. His work is part of many collections, galleries and museums including the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York).
MARKS
Signed (lower center): Luigi Kasimir.
PERIOD
Early 20th century
DATE
Dated (in plate lower right): 30 July 1927
DIMENSIONS
Width 26 Depth 1 Height 21.5 inches
Sight: Width 18 Height 12.5 inches
