Willem Hendrik Gispen

Willem Hendrik Gispen (1890–1981) was a Dutch architect, designer and art critic.

Also recorded as W. H. Gispen; W.H. Gispen; Willem Frederik Gispen; Willem Gispen.

Willem Hendrik Gispen in brief

Born
1890
Died
1981
Known for
architect, designer, art critic and painter
Place of birth
Amsterdam
Contents

Overview

Born at Amsterdam in 1890, died at The Hague in 1981.

In detail

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

Places of work recorded in the authority are Utrecht, Rotterdam and The Hague. Employment is recorded with Gispen and Kembo.

Work by Willem Hendrik Gispen is recorded in the collections of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Stadsarchief Rotterdam, Museum of Modern Art, Museum De Lakenhal and Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “W. H. Gispen”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q7945637: Willem Hendrik Gispen

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