Julius E. F. Gipkens

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. "Julius Gipkens". The First World War. Spartacus Educational. Archived from the original on 3 November 2013. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  2. "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. "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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