Julius E. F. Gipkens (16 February 1883 – 1968[1]) was a German painter, illustrator and graphic designer.

Early life and career

Julius Gipkens was born in Hannover, Germany. Gipkens was self-taught and found inspiration in Lucian Bernhard's work,[1][2] eventually contributing greatly to the Sachplakat (Plakatstil) style himself. Gipkens moved to Berlin and started working.[1] Alongside Lucian Bernhard, Hans Rudi Erdt and Julius Klinger he was employed on an exclusive contract with Hollerbaum & Schmidt.[3] He created posters for Germany during World War I. After the war, he created illustrations for advertising and design firms, and newspapers. He immigrated to the United States in 1933.[2]

Notable works

Typefaces

  • Admiral (1906)[4]
  • Admiral Halbfett (1906)[4]
  • Femina (1913)[4]
  • Majestic (1914)[4]

Death and legacy

He died in New York City.[2] His work is held in the collections of the Library of Congress and Victoria & Albert Museum.[2][5]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Julius Gipkens". The First World War. Spartacus Educational. Archived from the original on 3 November 2013. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Plant Oils! Plant Sunflowers and Poppies, and You Then Create German Oils and Serve the Fatherland!". World Digital Library. 1916. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  3. ↑ Eskilson, Stephen (2012). Graphic design : a history (2nd ed.). London: Laurence King. p. 111. ISBN 9781856697620. OCLC 757148850.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Julius E.F. Gipkens". luc.devroye.org. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
  5. ↑ "Seine Hoheit - Der Kohlentrimmer". Collections. Victoria & Albert Museum. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
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