About Herbert Leupin
Lived 1916 – 1999 (aged 82). Herbert Leupin was a Swiss artist, postage stamp designer, graphic designer and illustrator.
Herbert Leupin (20 December 1916, in Beinwil am See – 21 September 1999, in Basel) was a Swiss graphic designer known primarily for his poster art.
Life and work From 1931 until 1934, Leupin attended the Kunstgewerbeschule in Basel. From 1951 until 1964, he worked as an advertising consultant for the German cigarette manufacturer Reemtsma. During this time he also created the Milka cow image. Leupin made his name in the 1940s through his use of the magic realism style of images for advertising consumer goods.
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Who was Herbert Leupin?
Swiss graphic designer (1916-1999)
When was Herbert Leupin born?
Herbert Leupin was born on 20 December 1916 in Beinwil am See.
When did Herbert Leupin die?
Herbert Leupin died on 21 September 1999 in Basel.
What was Herbert Leupin's occupation?
Herbert Leupin was an artist, postage stamp designer, graphic designer and illustrator.
What nationality was Herbert Leupin?
Herbert Leupin was Swiss.
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