"Original Signed Color Etching Robert Kasimir San Francisco Golden Gate. Signed with pencil. Matted and framed. Etching measures 11 x14. With frame measures 30 x 25. Robert Kasimir (1914-2002) was an Austrian painter and printmaker, known for his detailed color etchings of architecture and cityscapes. Background and Education Birth and Family: Born in Vienna, Austria, in 1914, Robert was the son of renowned printmakers Luigi Kasimir and Tanna Kasimir-Hoernes. Early Training: He began drawing at age four and made his first etching at age five, receiving early guidance from his grandfather. Formal Study: He studied at the Academy for Graphic Art in Vienna under Professor Hans Frank. He later moved to the United States in 1936 to study at the Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia. Career and Technique Signature: Initially, he signed his early etchings with the pseudonym \"F.O. Robert\" until he established himself as a successful artist in his own right. Technique: Kasimir was an early adapter of the multi-plate color etching process, a technique developed by his father and contemporaries, which allowed for complex and layered compositions. This involved transferring a pastel sketch onto multiple plates (up to four to six) and applying color by hand during printing. Subject Matter: He became known for his detailed etchings of both European and American architecture and city scenes, including scenes from California. Legacy Collections: His works are housed in many significant print collections, including the New York Public Library and various European museums. Death: Robert Kasimir died in Austria in 2002"