{"product_id":"baroque-palace-oradea-romania-artist-proof-editioned-105-200","title":"Baroque Palace, Oradea, Romania, Artist proof, editioned 105\/200","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal etching by Luigi Kasimir depicting the Baroque Palace in Oradea, Romania, an uncommon Eastern European subject within his oeuvre. This impression is identified as an artist proof and numbered 105\/200, and it does not appear in the published Kasimir catalogue, making it a rare and little-documented work with no known market comparables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition captures the formal symmetry and architectural elegance of the Baroque façade, softened by Kasimir’s characteristic handling of light, foliage, and atmosphere. The sheet retains a natural deckled edge, adding to the tactile and handmade quality of the print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003ePaper size: 12” x 12”\u003cbr\u003ePlate mark: Not visible\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Etching\u003cbr\u003eEdition: 105\/200\u003cbr\u003eEdge: Deckled\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good vintage condition, with light, age-appropriate wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA scarce and distinctive Kasimir print, appealing to collectors of Baroque architecture, Eastern European views, and rare, uncatalogued works.\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":52868261314744,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/7617\/6824\/files\/41a.jpg?v=1771539919","url":"https:\/\/jgantiquary.com\/products\/baroque-palace-oradea-romania-artist-proof-editioned-105-200","provider":"J.G. Antiquary Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}