{"product_id":"european-square-with-large-statue-grgur-ninski-split","title":"European Square with Large Statue (Grgur Ninski), Split","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an original etching by Luigi Kasimir depicting Grgur Ninski (Gregory of Nin), the monumental medieval bishop whose statue dominates a public square in Split, Croatia. The composition presents the dramatic scale of the sculpture within its urban setting, juxtaposing the monumental figure against surrounding architecture and passersby, a compositional strategy Kasimir frequently used to emphasize historical continuity and civic presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is a hand-signed, authentic period impression and not a later reproduction. The impression is strong, with clear etched line, and well-preserved surface quality. Overall condition is excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print is not recorded in the standard Luigi Kasimir catalogues, including those published by Halm \u0026amp; Goldmann or later scholarly references. It is identified here as print number 458, making it a scarcer and less commonly documented subject within Kasimir’s body of work, particularly notable for its Croatian subject matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails: Artist: Luigi Kasimir. Title: Square with Large Statue (Grgur Ninski). Location: Split, Croatia. Medium: Original etching.  Signature: Hand signed by the artist. Condition: Excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: Paper size: 31” × 19.25”. Plate mark: 27.75” × 15.75”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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":52863394939064,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/7617\/6824\/files\/5a.jpg?v=1771453063","url":"https:\/\/jgantiquary.com\/products\/european-square-with-large-statue-grgur-ninski-split","provider":"J.G. Antiquary Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}