KASIMIR, Luigi (1881–1962).
View of [New York from] Govenor’s Island.
Watercolor on Paper.
1927.
17 3/4" x 12" sheet, 31 1/4" x 24 1/4" framed.

Kasimir’s subject matter centered on European and American urban landscapes and architecture. The watercolor represents the first step in Kasimir’s process: it is a study for the final, colored etching. Impressively, this study proves to be a frame-worthy work of its own. The scene becomes alive with every variation of line and change in tone. The trees on the left appear to come off the page, whereas the trees to the right fade off in a subtle yet noteworthy play on perspective.