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Alois Carigiet

1902-08-30 – 1985-08-01

Life & Legacy

Alois Carigiet (30 August 1902 – 1 August 1985) was a Swiss graphic designer, painter and illustrator. He may be known best for six children's picture books set in the Alps, A Bell for Ursli and its sequels, written by Selina Chönz, and three that he wrote himself. In 1966 he received the inaugural Hans Christian Andersen Medal for children's illustrators.

Occupation & Career

writer, painter, children's writer, illustrator, graphic designer, graphic artist, stage painter, theatre designer, artist

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Hans Christian Andersen Award for illustration

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Hans Christian Andersen Award for illustration

Employer

Max Dalang Company

Organizations & Memberships

Alliance Graphique Internationale

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q124595 — wikidata View source

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