Gerrit Rietveld

Known for Camera

Gerrit Rietveld's portrait

Details

Birthday: June 24, 1888

Deathday: June 25, 1964

Place of birth: Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands

Biography

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld was a Dutch architect and furniture designer. He also made graphic work, including posters and covers for magazines, including one for De Community in 1925. He is best known as a member of De Stijl and as a pioneer of new construction.