Willi Geiger (1878 - 1971)

Willi Geiger

Willi Geiger was a German artist of the twentieth century. He is known as a painter, graphic artist, illustrator, exlibrist and teacher, a representative of Expressionism.

From the beginning of his career, Geiger created illustrations for the works of famous authors. In later years he became interested in portrait painting, painting copies of works by Spanish masters, especially El Greco, Velázquez and Goya. Geiger was one of the first modern graphic designers. His son Ruprecht Geiger also became a renowned painter and sculptor.