Rudolf Levers

Rudolf Levers (born December 10, 1915 in Petersburg , † 1989 ) was a Swiss illustrator and graphic artist . For many years he drew humorous articles for the annual magazine “Schweizer Illustrierter Eulenspiegel-Kalender”.

Life

In 1920 Rudolf Levers emigrated to Switzerland with his mother Hedwig Levers, where she married Eduard Ammann for the second time. After school, Rudolf Levers completed an apprenticeship in drawing and then began his career as a graphic artist and illustrator. He lived and worked in Zurich , where he married Flora Alice Löbnitz in 1942. The marriage resulted in two sons. Finally, Rudolf Levers set up a studio in Zurich, where most of his work was created.

In the following years he illustrated numerous books, most of which he created with pen drawings. The books he illustrated include “Die Privatversicherung in der Schweiz” (39), “Tierlischau” (58), “Soldierbuch” (58), “How to win women, almost without effort” (59), “Die Hagenbuben und der Unknown "(59)," France asks to table "(60)," What do you drink in Italy "(60)," Tips for teenagers "(61)," What do you drink in Austria? "(61)," Jakob, the brisk comrade ”(61),“ How to avoid marriage ”(61),“ How to survive marriage ”(61),“ Intermezzo on Corviglia ”(67),“ Civil defense booklet ”(69),“ Life insurance -Fibel "(69)," Local history of the city of Zurich "(69)," Playing the recorder "(74)," The first year of life "(75)," Uf em Stallbänkli "(77)," Your child is sick, what now? ”(79) and“ De Guschti im Grand-Hotel ”(83). Several of these books came from the writer Friedrich Walti.

In addition, he also created colorful works, especially for the Schweizer Illustrierte Eulenspiegel. He equipped these humorous drawings with strong, bright colors.

He also achieved great popularity with his numerous record covers for fairy tales by Trudi Gerster and the adventures of Chaschperli.

As a graphic artist, Rudolf Levers realized numerous posters, including advertising posters such as for the Walther company and various cigarette brands, as well as political posters - mostly for the Landesring der Independencies.

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