Martinus Franciscus Josephus (Martien) Coppens
photographer
Martinus Franciscus Josephus (Martien) Coppens was a Dutch photographer known for his extensive documentation of the Brabant region. He was the son of a clog maker and received his formal photography training at the Bayerische Staatslehranstalt für Lichtbildwesen in Munich. His work significantly captured the rural life of Brabant, including its farmers, families, and the local landscape. During World War II, his photo studio in Eindhoven was destroyed in the bombing of December 6, 1942. Throughout his career, he produced numerous books, participated in various exhibitions, and curated a significant photographic archive that remains a key source for regional history.[1,2,4,5]
- Brabantse boerenleven
- landschap
- sociale thema's
- Eindhoven
Books
Works by Martinus Franciscus Josephus (Martien) Coppens
- 1969 Etos tussen toen en nu, 50 jaar coöperatie 1919-1969 Photography by Martien Coppens
- 1958 Monsters van de Peel Photography by Martien Coppens
- 1957 Fotografie als uitdrukkingsmiddel Catalog of exhibition in Eindhoven
Exhibitions
- 1957 Fotografie als uitdrukkingsmiddel
- 2023 De Mix Nederland 'Aarde'
Awards
- Martien Coppens Prijs