Edgar Fernhout

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Edgar Fernhout Dutch painter, 1912-1974. In 1963, the Van Abbemuseum asked Wim Crouwel to prepare a poster for an exhibition on Edgar Fernhout. Wim Crouwel designed an incomplete kitchen tile alphabet for the occasion, and explained: It refers back to the system in the Hiroshima and the Triennial posters. The form is inspired by the abstract landscapes that Edgar Fernhout was making when I first met him. They were built up with short brushstrokes, in beautiful structures. There is a clear division in four sections, all with elements of the same height. Because of Fernhout's landscapes, I also introduced a horizon. I also wanted to bring in that reflexion, that Dutchness, here. Crouwel's lettering in turn led to the design of a few complete typefaces: Wilson Thomas's Edgar Fernhout (2012). Based on his earlier Fontstruct font Edgar Fernhout (2008). David Quay's Fernhout (2021).	EXTERNAL LINKS Edgar Fernhout MyFonts search Monotype search Fontspring search Google search INTERNAL LINKS Dutch type design ⦿ FontStruct fonts ⦿ Kitchen tile fonts ⦿