Dick Bruna Artist (Blue)
Rijksmuseum Kroller-Muller,Netherlands (Publisher)
Published on 1. October 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
100 pages
978-94-91714-67-2 (ISBN)
Description
Published with Rijksmuseum.
The work of Dutch artist Dick Bruna (born 1927)--his posters, book covers and of course his world famous Miffy--was inspired by the great modern masters of art history. This book looks at the colorful sources of inspiration that have made Bruna the versatile artist that he is.More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Netherlands
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 224 mm
Width: 180 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
295 gr
ISBN-13
978-94-91714-67-2 (9789491714672)
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Persons
Miffy's creator Dick Bruna was born in Utrecht on 23 August 1927. He not only wrote and illustrated no fewer than 124 picture books, but also designed many posters and book covers for the Black Bear pocket editions. The Rjiksmuseum published two books celebrating his work titled Dick Bruna: Artist and Dick Bruna: See More. During a career spanning 60 years, Dick Bruna gained international acclaim. He retired in 2011. Dick Bruna passed away on 16 February 2017 at the age of 89.