{"product_id":"bremen-roland-monument","title":"Bremen Roland Monument","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an original black-and-white etching by Luigi Kasimir depicting the Roland Monument in Bremen, the monumental medieval statue symbolizing civic freedom and autonomy, set before the historic town hall. The composition captures the bustling public square animated by figures, carts, and architectural detail, with Kasimir’s finely worked line emphasizing the monument’s vertical presence against the richly textured Gothic façade. The scene reflects Kasimir’s interest in historic civic monuments and public life within European city centers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is a hand-signed, authentic period impression and not a later reproduction. Printed solely as an etching without aquatint, the impression is strong, with crisp line work, excellent contrast, and well-preserved surface quality throughout. Overall condition is excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print is not recorded in the standard Luigi Kasimir catalogues published by Halm \u0026amp; Goldmann. However, a version of this composition is documented in the Heinz Schüttler volume on Luigi Kasimir, confirming the subject’s place within his broader body of work. This impression is identified here as print number 206.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails: Artist: Luigi Kasimir. Title: Bremen Roland Monument. Medium: Original etching (black and white). Signature: Hand signed by the artist. Condition: Excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: Paper size: 26.25” × 20.75”. Plate mark: 23.5” × 18”.\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":52863399821496,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/7617\/6824\/files\/11a.jpg?v=1771453330","url":"https:\/\/jgantiquary.com\/products\/bremen-roland-monument","provider":"J.G. Antiquary Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}