Dick Bruna
Born
August 23, 1927
Died
February 16, 2017 (89 years old)
Known For
Writing
Place of Birth
Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
Dick Bruna was a Dutch author, artist, illustrator and graphic designer. Bruna was best known for his children's books which he authored and illustrated, numbering over 200. His most notable creation was Miffy (Nijntje in the original Dutch), a small rabbit drawn with heavy graphic lines, simple shapes and primary colours.