Mauricio Leib Lasansky

Place: Buenos Aires

Born: 1914

Death: 2012

Biography:

Mauricio Leib Lasansky was a renowned Argentine artist and educator, celebrated for his innovative techniques in intaglio printmaking and his poignant series of pencil drawings, The Nazi Drawings. Born on October 12, 1914, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Lasansky's artistic journey spanned several decades, with his work leaving an indelible mark on the world of art.

Early Life and Career

Lasansky's early life was marked by a passion for art, which led him to study at the Superior School of Fine Arts in Argentina. He later became the director of the Free Fine Arts School in Villa Maria, Cordoba, where he honed his skills as an artist and educator. In 1943, Lasansky moved to the United States, where he was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship, which enabled him to further develop his craft.

Intaglio Printmaking and The Nazi Drawings

Lasansky's expertise in intaglio printmaking is evident in his Emiliano Zapata and Diego Bolivar, Our Grandchildren, a masterpiece that showcases his unique style and technique. This intaglio printmaking technique, which produces areas of tone rather than lines, has been employed by artists since the late 18th century. Lasansky's The Nazi Drawings, a series of 33 pencil drawings created in the 1960s, is a powerful expression of his outrage and disgust at the atrocities committed by the Nazis. Key aspects of Lasansky's work:

• Intaglio printmaking techniques
• Pencil drawings, such as The Nazi Drawings
• Collaboration with etching to achieve both lines and shaded tones
• Use of intaglio printmaking to produce areas of tone rather than lines

Legacy and Impact

Lasansky's legacy as an artist-educator is profound, with his work influencing generations of artists and educators. He established the school of printmaking at the University of Iowa, which offered the first Master of Fine Arts program in the field in the United States. Sotheby's identifies him as one of the fathers of modern printmaking. For more information on Lasansky's work, visit Mauricio Leib Lasansky on Wikioo.org. Lasansky's artwork can be found in various museums, including the University of Iowa Museum of Art, which houses his The Lasansky Room, a 1800 square foot space dedicated to the permanent display of his prints and drawings. His work is also featured on Wikioo.org, where you can explore his intaglio printmaking techniques and view his Nazi Drawings. For more information on intaglio printmaking and Lasansky's techniques, visit The Art Media Aquatint on Wikioo.org.