German painter, illustrator and graphic designer
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]
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