Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Etching |
Source |
Dubuque Museum of Art |
Iowa History Era Tag |
Iowa in a Global World (1991 - present) |
Chronological Tag |
Contemporary United States (1968-present) |
Catalog Number |
2018.035.002 |
Credit line |
Dubuque Museum of Art - Dubuque, Iowa |
Description |
Artist: Arthur Geisert Title: Mystery p. 32 Medium: Hand-colored copper plate etching on BFK Rives paper Date: 2003 Credit Line: Dubuque Museum of Art. The Arthur Geisert Collection. Gift of Arthur Geisert and Bonnie Geisert, made possible by Jack & Mantea Schmid. Description: While not originally from the Midwest, Geisert appears to have embraced Midwestern life through his artwork commonly featuring pigs. Through college, Geisert lived in Los Angeles and studied at the Otis Art Institute where he perfected the process of etching. Since his etchings contained narrative and humourous qualities, he began to submit them to children’s publishers, but received numerous rejections for ten years. However, in 1984, he caught his first break and his book, Pa’s Balloon and Other Pig Tales was published by Houghton Mifflin. From there, Geisert continued publishing books, and eventually moved to Iowa, truly surrounding himself in the Midwest environment that he had been depicting for years. This piece comes from his book, Mystery about a piglet who investigates missing artwork at a museum. Geisert lives and works in his studio in downtown Elkader, Iowa. Content can be used with the following standards: 3rd grade SS 3.28 Cultural Contributions in a lesson on art culture and artists in Iowa. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions. |
Additional Research & Sources |
Geisert's illustrations are often taken from scenes of daily Iowan life to give pride to children living in Iowa. Three of his books have been named "Best Illustrated Books" by New York Times Book Review and have been translated into Japanese, Korean, Chinese, French, German, Latin and Spanish. Growing up in Los Angeles and having never lived on a farm, Geisert did not experience rural life until moving to Iowa. Studying printmaking and sculpting at Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles, Geisert relocated to Iowa where he began to create his popular children's books that celebrate Iowans and the farming lifestyle. |
Primary/Secondary Source |
Significant - State/National |
County Tag |
Dubuque |
People |
Geisert, Arthur |
Multimedia Links |
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Artist |
Arthur Geisert |
Medium |
Hand-colored copper plate etching on BFK Rives paper |
Search Terms |
Arts & Culture Farmers/Farm Life Media/Communication Rural Life Illustrations Etchings Artists Authors |
Legal Status |
Ownership of this resource is held by the Dubuque Museum of Art and has been provided here for educational purposes only, specifically for use in the Iowa Museum Association's "Teaching Iowa History" project. It may not be downloaded, reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission from the Rights Holder. For information on U.S. and International copyright laws, consult an attorney. |
