Willi Geiger - Artist Info

About Willi Geiger

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    Willi Geiger lived from 1878 to 1971.  The son of a teacher, Willi Geiger was born 1878 in Landshut.  From 1898-99 he attended the Munich Arts and Crafts School, and later the Technical University, where he passed the state examination to teach drawing.  Willi Geiger studied from 1903 with Franz von Stuck at the Munich Academy, including together with Hans Purrmann.  He was awarded the National prize and the Schack scholarship for some of his early work and he traveled to Spain, Italy, and North Africa.

    [1] Willi Geiger was awarded the 1910 Villa Romana prize for his success as a graphic designer.  He worked with Richard Dehmel, Frank Wedekind, and others.  Geiger lived until 1914 in Berlin and presented in the gallery.  Then he we...

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