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| | + | Baumberger was born in Altstetten, Zurich, Switzerland. |
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| | + | He is considered the first bona-fide Swiss poster designer. |
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| | + | Baumberger was employed by the Wolfensberger AG in Zürich, where he developed a sound knowledge of lithographic techniques, and worked continuously to advance that medium. During the four decades of his career, he designed over 200 posters. |
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| | + | Baumberger had a knack for recognizing the successful qualities of consumer advertising by appropriating the styles of other artists. The evolution of his work reflects the most successful imagery in a given period. |
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| | + | His portfolio represents nearly half a century of Swiss commercial graphic design. |
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| | + | Ultimately, Baumberger never received the artistic recognition he sought in during his career. |
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| | + | He died in Weiningen, Switzerland. |
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| | == Contact == | | == Contact == |
Latest revision as of 14:09, 25 September 2009
About
- Baumberger, Otto (May 21, 1889 - December 26, 1961)
Baumberger was born in Altstetten, Zurich, Switzerland.
He is considered the first bona-fide Swiss poster designer.
Baumberger was employed by the Wolfensberger AG in Zürich, where he developed a sound knowledge of lithographic techniques, and worked continuously to advance that medium. During the four decades of his career, he designed over 200 posters.
Baumberger had a knack for recognizing the successful qualities of consumer advertising by appropriating the styles of other artists. The evolution of his work reflects the most successful imagery in a given period.
His portfolio represents nearly half a century of Swiss commercial graphic design.
Ultimately, Baumberger never received the artistic recognition he sought in during his career.
He died in Weiningen, Switzerland.
Contact
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