Dick Elffers

Dick Elffers (1910–1990) was a Dutch painter, sculptor and photographer.

Also recorded as Dirk Cornelis Elffers; Dirck Elffers; Dirk Elfers; D. Elffers.

Dick Elffers in brief

Born
1910
Died
1990
Known for
painter, sculptor, photographer, designer, ceramicist and draftsperson
Place of birth
Rotterdam
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Overview

Born at Rotterdam in 1910, died at Amsterdam in 1990.

In detail

training under Jacob Jongert, Gerard Kiljan and Piet Zwart is recorded. the recorded working language is Dutch.

The field of work recorded is ceramic art and graphic design.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Rotterdam and Amsterdam. Membership is recorded of Alliance Graphique Internationale.

Works named in the authority record are The Secret Burial.

Work by Dick Elffers is recorded in the collections of Museum of Modern Art, Museum Rotterdam, Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam and Theater Instituut Nederland.

Distinctions recorded are H.N. Werkman Award.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Dick Elffers”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q585177: Dick Elffers

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