Luigi Kasimir

Austro-Hungarian, 1881-1962

Alois Heinrich “Luigi” Kasimir (Austrian, 1881-1962) was born on April 18, 1881 in Ptuj, Austria (today Slovenia) then a part of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy. He may have inherited his talent from his ancestors; his grandfather was a painter and a poet, and his father, an officer in the Habsburg army, who later became a professional painter. Kasimir attended the Vienna Academy of Art where he studied under Willhelm Unger, who introduced him to the technique of the color etching, and also to his future wife, the artist Tanna Hoernes. Kasimir was among the early practitioners of the multi-plate color etching. Before this, prints were usually hand-colored with the color being applied in a casual, haphazard manner. Kasimir would first create a sketch—usually in pastel. He then transferred the design on as many as four to six plates, printing one after the other and applying the color to the plate - all done by hand. Although Luigi Kasimir is mainly famous for his etchings, but he also produced some oil painting, as well as some pastels. One of his favorite genres was the landscape. He demonstrated a predisposition for monuments, street scenes, and tourist landmarks. He depicted places from all over Europe, mainly Italy, Austria, and Germany. He also travelled to the United States to do a series of etchings of famous sights ranging from urban landmarks such as New York skyscrapers to natural wonders like California’s Yosemite Valley. Kasimir designed a bookplate for Sigmund Freud, who also hung an etching of the Roman Forum by Kasimir in his consulting room. Kasimir’s wife, Tanna and their son Robert worked in a similar style. Luigi Kasimir died in 1962 in Grinzing, a suburb of Vienna, Austria

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Luigi KasimirStreet with Church, c.1925

$825

H 29.25 in W 23.15 in D 1.25 in

Street with Church

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Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork "Street with Church" c.1925 is an original color etching by Austrian artist Luigi Kasimir 1881-1962. It is hand signed in pencil by the artist at the lower center. The p...

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Early 20th Century Realist Luigi Kasimir

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Luigi KasimirMichigan Avenue, Chicago., 1930

$1,500

H 19 in W 21.75 in D 0.01 in

Michigan Avenue, Chicago.

By Luigi Kasimir

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork "Michigan Avenue, Chicago" 1930 is a colors etching by Austrian artist Luigi Kasimir 1881-1962. It is hand signed at the lower center in pencil by the artist. The plate ...

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Luigi KasimirWien Opernring, 1921

$850

H 30 in W 26.75 in D 1.5 in

Wien Opernring

By Luigi Kasimir

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Wien Opernring" 1921, is a color etching by Austrian artist Luigi Kasimir 1881-1962. It is hand signed by the estate in pencil at the lower center. The plate mar...

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Early 20th Century Realist Luigi Kasimir

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Luigi KasimirSt. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna - Hand Colored Cityscape Lithograph, 1928

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H 29.75 in W 23.75 in D 0.75 in

St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna - Hand Colored Cityscape Lithograph

By Luigi Kasimir

Located in Soquel, CA

Detailed and dramatic hand-colored etching by Luigi Kasimir (Austrian, 1881-1962). St. Stephen's cathedral towers above the streets of Vienna, with people going about their daily bus...

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1920s Photorealist Luigi Kasimir

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Paper, Watercolor, Lithograph

Luigi KasimirNymphenburg Palace, Munich, Germany, c.1950

$900

H 27.15 in W 24.5 in D 0.75 in

Nymphenburg Palace, Munich, Germany

By Luigi Kasimir

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Nymphenberg Palace, Munich, Germany" c.1950, is a color etching on wove paper by noted Austrian artist Luigi Kasimir, 1881-1962. It is hand signed and numbered ...

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Mid-20th Century Realist Luigi Kasimir

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Luigi KasimirVienna Opera House, c.1930

$900

H 26.5 in W 22.15 in D 1 in

Vienna Opera House

By Luigi Kasimir

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Vienna Opera House" c.1930 is a colors etching on wove paper by noted Austrian artist Luigi Kasimir, 1881-1962. It is hand signed in pencil by the artist at the...

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Luigi KasimirSchubert's Birthplace, Vienna, Austria, c.1925

$600

H 20.75 in W 17.25 in D 0.75 in

Schubert's Birthplace, Vienna, Austria

By Luigi Kasimir

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Schubert's Birthplace, Vienna, Austria" c.1925 is a color etching on Wove paper by Austrian artist Luigi Kasimir, 1881-1962. It is hand signed in pencil by the a...

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Early 20th Century Realist Luigi Kasimir

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Luigi Kasimir'Brooklyn Bridge' — Iconic New York City Landmark, 1927

$1,975

H 11.38 in W 16.82 in

'Brooklyn Bridge' — Iconic New York City Landmark

By Luigi Kasimir

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Luigi Kasimir, 'Brooklyn Bridge', color etching with aquatint, 1927, edition 100. Signed in pencil. A superb impression, with fresh colors, on heavy, cream wove paper; with margins...

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1920s American Modern Luigi Kasimir

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Etching, Aquatint

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2025	$550	Landscape Prints, Figurative Prints	Etching	1940
2025	$750	Landscape Prints	Paper, Etching	circa 1930

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