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Fré Cohen: 6 x Ex Libris, a set of six ex-libris by Fre Cohen dating from 1925 to 1939, with sizes ranging from 8.7 cm to 12.3 cm, in good condition.
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Fré Cohen: 6x Ex Libris - wood engravings:
1. De Paasheuvel - 1925
2. Herman Molendijk 1935
3. Misce Stultitiam Consiliisbrevem - F.M. W.v.M -1933
4. Bep Neuteboom - 1939
5. J. van de Kieft - the 1930s
6. Koos Vorrink - the 1930s
Sizes vary, the smallest 8.7 x 6 cm, the largest 12.3 x 7.7 cm. In good condition, with some discoloration due to time
Fré Cohen (1903 - 1943) was a successful and influential woman in the male-dominated world of graphic design. She has been of great importance for the Amsterdam School. In her work, both the visual language and the ideals of the Amsterdam School are clearly articulated.
She designed graphic print for the city of Amsterdam, for the socialist movement, such as the Social Democratic Workers Party (SDAP), the Workers’ Youth Central (AJC), trade unions and cooperatives.
Her Jewish heritage aligns with the story of the Amsterdam School, which had an important base in the Jewish proletariat, including the diamond workers’ movement. Her – tragic – story with her death in World War II is to a large extent the story of Amsterdam and the Amsterdam School.
Fré Cohen designed her brochures in the style of the Amsterdam School, combined with influences from Constructivism. Her work is characterized by strong typography, asymmetric layouts, photographic montages and socialist ideals.
Cohen’s work is very varied. She produced lino-cuts/wood engravings in the form of ex libris and book bindings, but also drawings, watercolors, posters, medals and even flags.
There are several publications about Fré Cohen’s work, such as 'Around Paasheuvel and Prinsenhof' in 1977, 'Fré Cohen' in 1985, 'Fré Cohen, the life and work of a passionate artist' in 1993, authors Peter van Dam and Philip van Praag, and in 2021 'Fré, graphic artist - form and ideals of the Amsterdam School' following an exhibition at Museum Het Schip in Amsterdam.
Fré Cohen: 6x Ex Libris - wood engravings:
1. De Paasheuvel - 1925
2. Herman Molendijk 1935
3. Misce Stultitiam Consiliisbrevem - F.M. W.v.M -1933
4. Bep Neuteboom - 1939
5. J. van de Kieft - the 1930s
6. Koos Vorrink - the 1930s
Sizes vary, the smallest 8.7 x 6 cm, the largest 12.3 x 7.7 cm. In good condition, with some discoloration due to time
Fré Cohen (1903 - 1943) was a successful and influential woman in the male-dominated world of graphic design. She has been of great importance for the Amsterdam School. In her work, both the visual language and the ideals of the Amsterdam School are clearly articulated.
She designed graphic print for the city of Amsterdam, for the socialist movement, such as the Social Democratic Workers Party (SDAP), the Workers’ Youth Central (AJC), trade unions and cooperatives.
Her Jewish heritage aligns with the story of the Amsterdam School, which had an important base in the Jewish proletariat, including the diamond workers’ movement. Her – tragic – story with her death in World War II is to a large extent the story of Amsterdam and the Amsterdam School.
Fré Cohen designed her brochures in the style of the Amsterdam School, combined with influences from Constructivism. Her work is characterized by strong typography, asymmetric layouts, photographic montages and socialist ideals.
Cohen’s work is very varied. She produced lino-cuts/wood engravings in the form of ex libris and book bindings, but also drawings, watercolors, posters, medals and even flags.
There are several publications about Fré Cohen’s work, such as 'Around Paasheuvel and Prinsenhof' in 1977, 'Fré Cohen' in 1985, 'Fré Cohen, the life and work of a passionate artist' in 1993, authors Peter van Dam and Philip van Praag, and in 2021 'Fré, graphic artist - form and ideals of the Amsterdam School' following an exhibition at Museum Het Schip in Amsterdam.
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Number of books
6
Book title
Fre Cohen: 6 x Ex libris
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1925
Publication year youngest item
1939
Height
8.7 cm
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