LUIGI KASIMIR 1915 Etching "Aggstein Castle" A.D. by Son RARE

Description: LUIGI KASIMIR 1915 Etching "Aggstein Castle" A.D. by Son RARELUIGI KASIMIR (Austrian, 1881-1962)This incredible etching is of Aggstein Castle in winter. It is a ruined castle on the right bank of the Danube in Wachau, Austria. The castle is still one of he most popular tourist attractions in Austria.This print also bears the date, "Janner 1915" (January, 1915 in German). The art, matting and frame appear in excellent condition.The castle dates to the 12th century. The artwork is beautifully presented under double matting, glass pane and gorgeous frame. Professionally wrapped and packaged to protect the artwork and the glass pane for safe delivery. Plate Dimensions: 15.5” x 21.5” The 'Nl' preceding the name indicates that the print was made after Luigi Kasimir's death from one of his etched plates, specifically by his son Robert Kasimir. Robert signed his father's name after "NI".Please forgive the reflection off the glass in the photos.ABOUT THE ARTIST Luigi Kasimir, an Austro-Hungarian born etcher, printmaker, and landscape artist, was heavily inspired by the various places he traveled within his life. Born in 1881 in the now Slovenian town of Pettau, Luigi emerged from an accomplished family of artists. His father, a renowned painter, greatly inspired his son. Luigi’s grandfather, a notable painter and poet, also fed Luigi’s passion for art and nature. Kasimir was the first to develop the technique of colored etching. 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 color on the plate, all done by hand. Before he advanced this process, the majority of print makers would only use black and white ink. Artists would add color to the etchings by hand but many would turn out looking poorly done and not precise. However, Kasimir developed a much more complex etching process. His etchings require printing separate plates one after another. For one print, he would use as many as six separate metal plates.Kasimir is mainly famous for his etchings, but also produced some oil painting, as well as some pastels. He designed a bookplate for Sigmund Frued, who also hung an etching of the Roman Forum by Kasimir in his consulting room. Luigi studied at the Vienna Academy of Art under William Unger, where he discovered the art of etching. Soon after, he used this acquired knowledge and his love of painting to develop a unique style of printmaking known as the multiple plate color etching process. Hence, changing the future of etching and printmaking as a whole at the turn of the 20th century. Luigi Kasimir was internationally praised and well-known during his life. He died in 1962 in Grinzing, Vienna, leaving behind an unforgettable legacy. Please visit my store to see my other items: Store name:Abracadabra Art http://stores.ebay.com/abracadabraart

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