Andreas Geiger the Elder
Austrian copperplate engraver and mezzotinter (1773-1856)
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Summary
Andreas Geiger the Elder was born on July 29, 1773[1], in Vienna[2]. He died on October 31, 1856[3], in Vienna[4]. He worked as a copper engraver[5], mezzotinter[6], printmaker[7], and graphic artist[8]. He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Neubau[10]
- Place of death: Vienna[11], Josefstadt[12]
- Date of birth: July 27, 1765[13], July 29, 1765[14]
- Date of death: October 29, 1856[15]
- Place of burial: Schmelzer cemetery[16]
- Father: Andreas Geiger[17]
- Spouse: Maria Anna Birdfellner[18]
- Child: Andreas Geiger the Younger[19], Johann Geiger[20], Theresia Geiger[21]
- Country of citizenship: Habsburg monarchy[22], Austrian Empire[23]
- Field of work: graphics[24], engraving[25], copper engraving technique[26], visual arts[27]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Commons category: Andreas Geiger the Elder[30]
- Cause of death: senility[31]
- Family name: Geiger[32]
- Given name: Andreas[33], Josef[34]
- Work location: Vienna[35]
- Manner of death: natural causes[36]
- Described by source: Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[38]
- Commons Creator page: Andreas Geiger the Elder[39]
- Different from: Andreas Geiger the Younger[40]
- Date of burial or cremation: November 2, 1856[41]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: NADD Wikidata project[42]
- Has works in the collection: Yale Center for British Art[43], Kunstmuseum Den Haag[44]
FAQs
Where was Andreas Geiger the Elder born?
Andreas Geiger the Elder was born in Vienna[2].
Where did Andreas Geiger the Elder die?
Andreas Geiger the Elder passed away in Vienna[4].
Who were Andreas Geiger the Elder's parents?
Andreas Geiger the Elder's father was Andreas Geiger[17].
Who was Andreas Geiger the Elder married to?
Andreas Geiger the Elder's spouses include Maria Anna Birdfellner[18].
What did Andreas Geiger the Elder do for work?
Andreas Geiger the Elder worked as a copper engraver[5], mezzotinter[6], printmaker[7], and graphic artist[8].