{"product_id":"arch-of-septimius-severus-rome-1923","title":"Arch of Septimius Severus, Rome, 1923","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an original etching by Luigi Kasimir depicting the Arch of Septimius Severus in Rome, one of the most significant surviving monuments of the Roman Forum. The composition presents the arch at close range, emphasizing its sculptural reliefs, monumental columns, and the surrounding architectural fabric, rendered with Kasimir’s characteristic precision and atmospheric sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExecuted during Kasimir’s Roman period between April 1923 and February 3, 1924, this work reflects his mature approach to historic architecture, combining strong linear structure with subtle tonal modulation. Printed as a full-bleed impression, the image extends to the plate edges, intensifying the immediacy and scale of the scene while highlighting the texture of the etched surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis composition is documented in the Luigi Kasimir catalogue raisonné, where it appears as catalogue number 65, confirming its place within his documented Roman works. The impression is identified as print number 406.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe impression is strong and well preserved, with crisp architectural detail, balanced plate tone, and clean margins. Overall condition is excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Luigi Kasimir\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Arch of Septimius Severus, Rome\u003cbr\u003eDate: 1923–1924 (April 1923–February 3, 1924)\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Original etching\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Full bleed\u003cbr\u003eSignature: Hand signed by the artist\u003cbr\u003eCatalogue reference: No. 65\u003cbr\u003ePrint number: 406\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003ePaper size: 33.5” × 24.5”\u003cbr\u003ePlate mark: 27.5” × 18.75”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAbout the Artist\u003cbr\u003eLuigi Kasimir was an Austrian draftsman and printmaker whose contributions to early twentieth-century color etching place him among the most significant graphic artists of his generation. Trained at the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts under the influential etcher William Unger, Kasimir developed a rigorous command of line, perspective, and atmospheric detail that became the foundation of his mature work. Kasimir is best known for pioneering the use of multiple plates in color etching, a technique that allowed him to produce richly tonal, fully chromatic prints without resorting to later hand-coloring. For each composition, he typically prepared four to six separate copper plates-one for each hue-etching and inking them sequentially to achieve remarkable depth, precision, and chromatic harmony. This technical innovation distinguished his prints within the broader revival of etching in Europe and the United States during the first decades of the twentieth century. Throughout his career, Kasimir traveled extensively across Europe and, later, the United States, rendering major urban centers, architectural landmarks, and regional vistas with exceptional clarity and sensitivity. His work combines documentary accuracy with an expressive interest in atmosphere, seasonal light, and the subtle textures of the built environment. Today, Kasimir’s etchings occupy an important place in the history of modern printmaking and remain widely collected for their technical accomplishment, historical value, and enduring aesthetic appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"J.G. Antiquary Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52863408111800,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/7617\/6824\/files\/19a.jpg?v=1771453753","url":"https:\/\/jgantiquary.com\/products\/arch-of-septimius-severus-rome-1923","provider":"J.G. Antiquary Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}