AMUSE BOUCHE

Arthur Geisert: Selected etchings from Pigs from 1 to 10

May 25, 2007 - February 24, 2008

AMUSE BOUCHE Arthur Geisert: Selected etchings from Pigs from 1 to 10

Pigs 1 to 10 is the story of ten industrious pigs and their quest to discover the mysterious land of their bedtime stories. This children’s book teaches counting and encourages the imagination and curiosity of young readers. Geisert is famous for his children’s book illustrations especially his use of pigs as the main characters in many of his books including Pigs from A to Z, Roman Numerals I to MM, Pa’s Balloon and Other Pig Tales, Mystery, Pigaroons, Lights Out, Oink, Oink Oink, and The Giant Ball of String.

Image: Arthur Geisert, Pigs From 1 to 10, pp. 14-15, 4/100, 1992, Etching on Rives BFK paper, 11 1/4×18 1/2 in., The Arthur Geisert Collection. Gift of Arthur and Bonnie Geisert, made possible by Jack and Mantea Schmid. 02.11.206