Ernst Moritz Geyger

German, 1861 - 1941

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This is a drawing of a hybrid creature with a human-like body, a boar's head, and a perched form similar to a monkey or a small mammal. The creature is holding a magnifying glass and has detailed fur and pronounced claws. Above the creature, there is text in German that translates to "Prudence illuminates vulgarity." The image focuses on themes of insight, wisdom, and the scrutiny of baser instincts. The drawing utilizes shading and line work to create textures and form, enhancing the surreal and contemplative nature of the image.
Ernst Moritz Geyger, Die Klugheit Beleuchtet die Gemeinheit, 1900, etching, Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, 2005.157.7.9

Die Klugheit Beleuchtet die Gemeinheit

Ernst Moritz Geyger · 1900 · etching ·  Accession ID  2005.157.7.9
This is a drawing of an intricate reptilian-like creature design forming a rectangular border. The composition features detailed scales and texture that resemble a formidable lizard or dragon, wrapping around a designated space. The creature's limbs and tail frame the center of the drawing, giving a sense of movement. Each scale is detailed, contributing to a texture-rich depiction that plays with shadows and light. The bottom left corner of the print is marked with text, suggesting an artisan's signature. This piece combines decorative elegance with technical skill in rendering intricate patterns.
Ernst Moritz Geyger, Das Mappenwerk der Insel, 1900, woodcut, Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, 2005.157.7.8

Das Mappenwerk der Insel

Ernst Moritz Geyger · 1900 · woodcut ·  Accession ID  2005.157.7.8