Jan Wils

Jan Wils (1891–1972) was a Dutch architect, writer and interior designer.

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Overview

Born at Alkmaar in 1891, died at Haarlem in 1972.

In detail

the recorded working language is Dutch.

The field of work recorded is product design and graphic design. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are Amsterdam School. The authority associates the name with expressionist architecture, neoplasticism and functionalism. De Stijl is recorded as an influence.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Alkmaar, The Hague and Voorburg. Membership is recorded of De Stijl.

Works named in the authority record are Kennemerstraatweg 6, Alkmaar, Huis De Lange, Papaverhof, Olympic Stadium, The Olympic 1931 and Kantoorgebouw Centrale Onderlinge.

Work by Jan Wils is recorded in the collections of Museum De Lakenhal, Centraal Museum and Nieuwe Instituut.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Jan Wils”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1394697: Jan Wils

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