{"product_id":"dam-construction-1920","title":"Dam Construction, 1920","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal etching with color aquatint by Luigi Kasimir depicting a large-scale dam construction project, dated 1920. The composition presents a dramatic diagonal view of the dam wall cutting through a rugged mountainous landscape, with small human figures emphasizing the monumental scale of the engineering work. The aquatint adds subtle color and tonal variation, enhancing depth and atmosphere while preserving the strong linear structure of the etched lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted as a full bleed impression, the image extends nearly to the edges of the plate, creating a direct and immersive presentation. This work is an uncommon example within Kasimir’s oeuvre, diverging from his more frequently encountered European city views to engage with modern industrial subject matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium: Etching with color aquatint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003ePaper: 24” x 18.5”\u003cbr\u003ePlate mark: 23” x 17.5”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eVery good condition, with a strong impression and clearly defined plate mark.\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":52863411388600,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/7617\/6824\/files\/26a.jpg?v=1771454024","url":"https:\/\/jgantiquary.com\/products\/dam-construction-1920","provider":"J.G. Antiquary Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}