Julius E. F. Gipkens Explained

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)
• Femina (1913)
• Majestic (1914)

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

• List of German painters

Notes and References

1. Web site: Julius Gipkens. The First World War. Spartacus Educational. 26 October 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131103073546/http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/ARTgipkens.htm. 3 November 2013. dmy-all.
2. Web site: Plant Oils! Plant Sunflowers and Poppies, and You Then Create German Oils and Serve the Fatherland! . . 1916 . 2013-10-26 .
3. Book: Graphic design : a history. Eskilson, Stephen. 2012. Laurence King. 9781856697620. 2nd. London. 111. 757148850.
4. Web site: Julius E.F. Gipkens. luc.devroye.org. 2019-02-19.
5. Web site: Seine Hoheit - Der Kohlentrimmer. Collections. Victoria & Albert Museum. 26 October 2013.