Dick Bruna

Dick Bruna (b. August 23, 1927, Utrecht, the Netherlands) is a writer, artist and graphical designer.

Influences

At a young age Bruna started drawing, but also getting influenced by other artists. He drew covers for the school newspaper in Walt Disney style. Later he admired Rembrandt and Van Gogh.

Related Topics:
Rembrandt - Van Gogh

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The biggest influence was perhaps Matisse. Dick Bruna's first works were based on collages by the French painter.

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Pablo Picasso and Dick Bruna were said to be admirers of each other's work.

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