Lucian Bernhard

Lucian Bernhard (1883–1972) was a German type designer, poster artist and graphic designer.

Also recorded as Lucian Bernard; L. Bernhard.

Lucian Bernhard in brief

Born: 1883
Died: 1972
Known for: type designer, poster artist, graphic designer, university teacher, lithographer, photographer, typographer and painter
Place of birth: Stuttgart

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Overview
In detail
Sources

Overview

Born at Stuttgart in 1883, died at New York City in 1972.

In detail

Lucian Bernhard studied at Academy of Fine Arts, Munich. the recorded working language is German.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Berlin. Employment is recorded with Art Students League of New York.

Work by Lucian Bernhard is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago, Stadsarchief Rotterdam, Museum of Modern Art, Ackland Art Museum and Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.

Distinctions recorded are AIGA Medal.

Sources

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1.
Bernhard, Lucian (1883–1972), The Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of Design, 2016
scholarly publication · Scholarly
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2.
Bernhard, Lucian, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011
scholarly publication · Scholarly
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3.
Bernhard, Lucian, Lexikon des gesamten Buchwesens Online
scholarly publication · Scholarly
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4.
Internet Archive, 1 digitised item catalogued under Lucian Bernhard as creator.
digital repository · Unverified
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The Art Institute of Chicago, collection records associated with Lucian Bernhard.
museum collection · Unverified · The Art Institute of Chicago
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6.
Wikidata, structured authority record Q472989: Lucian Bernhard
reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikimedia Foundation
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7.
“Lucian Bernhard”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
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