Julius Gipkens

Julius E.F. Gipkens (16 February 1883 – 1968) was a German painter, illustrator and graphic designer.

Gipkens was self-taught and found inspiration in Lucian Bernhard's work. Gipkens moved to Berlin and started working. 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.

He died in New York City. His work is held in the collections of the Library of Congress and Victoria & Albert Museum.

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