Arthur Geisert Papers 1991-1998

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Arthur Geisert Papers 1991-1998

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The collection contains illustrative material for 4 titles, and includes pencil page layout studies, pencil preliminary studies, black and white etchings, color test etchings, pencil studies, a pencil and pasteup study, a pencil and watercolor study, dummies, some the typescript, a pencil and wash study, a pencil and ink study, pencil and watercolor sketches, pencil, watercolor and ink sketches, etchings with watercolor, an etching with storyboard, several sets of prints in progression, and pasted photocopies with partial pencil drawing.

6 boxes

eng,

University of Minnesota Libraries Children's Literature Research Collections

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Geisert, Arthur

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Arthur Geisert was born September 20, 1941, in Dallas, Texas. He began a teaching career, but soon discovered that his real calling was art. He gradually built up a business in prints, and after many rejections, began to publish children's picture books. He has said that he tries to combine a classic etching style with humor and narrative. Many of his pictures feature animals, especially pigs. He was received several wards and honors for his work. Biographical Sources: S...