Julius E. F. Gipkens (16 February 1883 – 1968[1]) was a German painter, illustrator and graphic designer.
Gipkens was self-taught and found inspiration in Lucian Bernhard's work,[1][2] eventually contributing greatly to the Sachplakat (Plakatstil) style himself.
[1] Alongside Lucian Bernhard, Hans Rudi Erdt and Julius Klinger he was employed on an exclusive contract with Hollerbaum & Schmidt.
After the war, he created illustrations for advertising and design firms, and newspapers.
[2] His work is held in the collections of the Library of Congress and Victoria & Albert Museum.