Robert Kasimir (Austrian, 1914-2002), "Wien - KarlsKirche, Vienna", colored etching and aquatint, signed in pencil at lower right. A beautiful colored etching depicting Karlskirche in Vienna, Austria. Kasimir is best known for his etchings of European and American cities as well as landmarks throughout the world. In addition, Kasimir is known for using and developing colored etching via a multiple-plate process. Prior to Kasimir's technique, color was applied to prints in a relatively haphazard manner. However, Kasimir first created a fine sketch, usually in pastel. Next, he transferred the design on several plates - as many as 4 to 6 - one after the other - and then applied the color to the plate BY HAND. Size: plate mark 10.125" W x 12.25" H (25.7 cm x 31.1 cm); sheet 15" W x 19.875" H (38.1 cm x 50.5 cm)
Robert Kasimir was the son of famous printmakers Luigi Kasimir and Tanna Kasimir-Hoernes in Vienna, Austria. He studied under Hans Frank at the Academy of Graphic Art, and in 1936, he moved to the U.S. to study at the Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia. Today his works may be found in the collections of elite institutions such as Yale University and the New York Public Library.
Provenance: private Lucille Lucas collection, Crested Butte, Colorado, USA
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Condition
Signed below image in pencil. Slight creases to margins and 2 small pieces of tape on verso edge that in no way interfere with the image. Minor toning to paper. Gallery notes in margins. Generally excellent.