Huib Luns

Huibert Marie Luns (6 June 1881, Paris – 24 February 1942, Amsterdam) was a Dutch painter, sculptor and writer.

His interest in art was inspired by a visit to the studios of Lawrence Alma-Tadema, a Dutch painter who lived in London.

[1] He established his first studio in Brussels, where his parents were then living, and became a member of Pour L'Art; an association of young artists.

In 1917 Luns was appointed as principal of the Koninklijke School voor Kunst, Techniek en Ambacht[3] He remained in this position for five years.

[1] Luns' work was included in the 1939 exhibition and sale Onze Kunst van Heden (Our Art of Today) at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.