Jan Bontjes van Beek

Jan Bontjes van Beek (1899–1969) was a German sculptor, university teacher and designer.

Also recorded as Jan Bontjen van Beek.

Jan Bontjes van Beek in brief

Born
1899
Died
1969
Known for
sculptor, university teacher, designer and ceramicist
Place of birth
Vejle
Contents

Overview

Born at Vejle in 1899, died at Berlin in 1969.

In detail

the recorded working language is German.

Employment is recorded with Weißensee Academy of Art Berlin.

Work by Jan Bontjes van Beek is recorded in the collections of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Museum of Modern Art and Design Museum Den Bosch.

Distinctions recorded are Berliner Kunstpreis.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Jan Bontjes van Beek”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q883756: Jan Bontjes van Beek

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