Hermann Bek-Gran
Hermann Bek-Gran (born September 20, 1869 in Mainz , † July 9, 1909 in Nuremberg ) was a German painter, graphic artist and typographer .
Hermann Bek-Gran attended the arts and crafts school in Nuremberg. Since October 21, 1889 he studied at the Royal Academy of Art in Munich , first in the nature class with Gabriel von Hackl , then with Wilhelm von Lindenschmit the Younger . He then worked as a freelancer in Munich. In 1905 he was appointed professor for arts and crafts at the Nuremberg School of Arts and Crafts.
In addition to painting, he dealt with commercial graphics , u. a. designed posters and bookplates . He designed the Bek Gran font for the D. Stempel type foundry.
Hermann Bek-Gran died at the age of 40.
literature
- Saur: 8: 348-349 (1994)
Web links
Commons : Hermann Bek-Gran - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files
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SURNAME | Bek-Gran, Hermann |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German painter, commercial artist and typographer |
DATE OF BIRTH | September 20, 1869 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Mainz |
DATE OF DEATH | July 9, 1909 |
Place of death | Nuremberg |