
Czech graphic, illustrator, painter and artist (1923-1972)
Jiří John was born on November 6, 1923 in Třešť and died on June 22, 1972 in Prague, aged 48. Recorded occupations: painter, graphic artist, illustrator and teacher. Country of citizenship: Czechoslovakia. Educated at Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague. Honours include Klement Gottwald State Prize. Member of Sdružení českých umělců grafiků "Hollar" and Umělecká beseda.
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