Dirk Cornelis Elffers

designer

Dutch[4] b. 9 December 1910, Rotterdam[1,3] d. 17 June 1990, Amsterdam[2] active 1930–1990

Dirk Cornelis (Dick) Elffers (1910–1990) was a prominent Dutch visual artist and graphic designer. Trained at the Rotterdam Academy of Art, he became a versatile creator known for his work in ceramics, graphic design, book cover design, sculpture, and photography. He is recognized for his distinctive painterly style and typographically significant contributions to Dutch culture, including designing stamps and record covers.[5]

  • graphic design
  • ceramics
  • visual arts

Works by Dirk Cornelis Elffers

  • 1960 Toen... 1940-1945 Staatsdrukkerij · book · Dutch Vormgeving (design) by Dick Elffers.
  • Op de bodem ligt lettergraniet en spreekt klare taal book · Dutch Collaboration with Bert Schierbeek.

Exhibitions

  • 2008 Golden Age Breda · group

Awards

  • 1949 H.N. Werkmanprijs
  • Staatsprijs voor Typografie

References

  1. nl.wikipedia.org link
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  5. nl.wikipedia.org link