Tomi Ungerer
1931–
Introduction
Jean-Thomas "Tomi" Ungerer (German pronunciation: [ˈtoːmi ˈʊŋəʁɐ] ; 28 November 1931 – 9 February 2019) was a French artist and writer from Alsace (a French region on the French/German border). He published over 140 books ranging from children's books to adult works and from the fantastic to the autobiographical. He was known for sharp social satire and witty aphorisms. Ungerer is also famous as a cartoonist and designer of political posters and film posters.
Ungerer received the international Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 1998 for his "lasting contribution" as a children's illustrator.
Wikidata identifier
Q558085
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Introduction
Born in Alsace, France near the German border, later he moved to New York, then to Ireland. Active primarily in the US and Ireland. He was equally adept at children's book illustration, erotica, and polical posters.
Country of birth
France
Roles
Artist, author, cartoonist, designer, graphic artist, illustrator, photographer
ULAN identifier
500051676
Names
Tomi Ungerer, Jean Thomas Ungerer, Jean-Thomas Ungerer, טומי אונגרר, トミー・ウンゲラー
Information from the Getty Research Institute's Union List of Artist Names ® (ULAN), made available under the ODC Attribution License. Accessed April 11, 2024.
