{"product_id":"industrial-ships-original-artist-proof-print","title":"Industrial Ships, Original Artist Proof print","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal etching by Luigi Kasimir depicting an industrial harbor scene with ships at dock, rendered in a soft, atmospheric manner that contrasts mechanical structures with expansive water and sky. This is a proof impression and does not appear in the published Kasimir catalogue, making it a scarce and compelling example of his industrial subject matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is printed full bleed, allowing the image to extend to the edges of the sheet, which enhances the immediacy and documentary quality of the scene. Proof prints such as this were pulled prior to final editions and often retain subtle tonal variations and experimental qualities not found in later impressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003ePaper size: 14.5” x 18.5”\u003cbr\u003ePlate mark: 8.75” x 11.75”\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Etching\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Full bleed\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good vintage condition, with light, age-appropriate wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn uncommon industrial subject by Kasimir, appealing to collectors of early 20th-century European prints, maritime imagery, and works that capture the intersection of industry and atmosphere.\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":52863426461880,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/7617\/6824\/files\/38a.jpg?v=1771454684","url":"https:\/\/jgantiquary.com\/products\/industrial-ships-original-artist-proof-print","provider":"J.G. Antiquary Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}