Hans Erni
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Summary
Hans Erni was born on February 21, 1909[1], in Lucerne[2]. He died on March 21, 2015[3], in Lucerne[4]. He worked as a painter[5], sculptor[6], graphic designer[7], engraver[8], and lithographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (544 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Gertrud Erni-Bohnert[11], Doris Erni[12]
- Child: Simone Erni[13]
- Country of citizenship: Switzerland[14]
- Native language: Swiss German[15]
- Occupation: postage stamp designer[16], illustrator[17], graphic artist[18], printmaker[19], artist[20], ceramicist[21]
- Field of work: painting[22], graphics[23], illustration[24], art of sculpture[25], engraving[26], postage stamp[27]
- Educated at: Lucerne School of Design, Film and Art[28], Académie Julian[29], United States Schools for Fine and Applied Arts[30]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[31], Ehrennadel der Stadt Luzern[32]
- Member of: Koninklijke Vlaamse Academie van België voor Wetenschappen en Kunsten[33], Schweizerischer Werkbund[34], Allianz[35]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[36]
- Sex or gender: male[37]
- Commons category: Hans Erni[38]
- Archives at: Architekturmuseum der Technischen Universität München[39]
- Residence: Lucerne[40]
- Handedness: right-handedness[41]
- Family name: Erni[42]
- Given name: Hans[43]
- Official website: http://www.hans-erni.ch[44]
- Work location: Lucerne[45]
- Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Lucerne[46]
- Described by source: The Art of The Countries and Peoples of The World. Tome 5[47]
- Participant in: art competitions at the 1948 Summer Olympics[48], Documenta III[49]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[50]
Why It Matters
Hans Erni has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Hans Erni born?
Hans Erni's place of birth was Lucerne[2].
Where did Hans Erni die?
Hans Erni died in Lucerne[4].
Who was Hans Erni married to?
Hans Erni's spouses include Gertrud Erni-Bohnert[11] and Doris Erni[12].
What did Hans Erni do for work?
Hans Erni worked as a painter[5], sculptor[6], graphic designer[7], engraver[8], and lithographer[9].
Where did Hans Erni go to school?
Hans Erni was educated at Lucerne School of Design, Film and Art[28], Académie Julian[29], and United States Schools for Fine and Applied Arts[30].
What awards did Hans Erni receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[31] and Ehrennadel der Stadt Luzern[32].