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Johannes Jacobus "Jan" Gregoor (April 9, 1914 – May 20, 1982) was a Dutch painter and art educator. His works were extensively exhibited in art galleries and museums throughout the Netherlands. He taught art at the Design Academy Eindhoven, alongside Kees Bol.

Jan Gregoor
Born	Johannes Jacobus Gregoor (1914-04-09)April 9, 1914 The Hague, Netherlands
Died	May 20, 1982(1982-05-20) (aged 68) Meerveldhoven, Netherlands
Nationality	Dutch
Education	Royal Academy of Art, The Hague
Known for	Painting, drawing, art education

Gregoor was born in The Hague, where he studied at the Dutch Royal Academy of Art. During World War II, he put his art skills in service of the Dutch resistance, when (sometimes along with Max Velthuijs) he forged stamps in identity papers of people in hiding.[1] His work concentrated among others on urban and industrial landscapes. Among his many students were Helen Berman, Frans Clement, Els Coppens-van de Rijt, Jan Dibbets, and Hans van Vroonhoven. His brother, Nol Gregoor, was a famous Dutch art critic and essayist.

References

External links

• Jan Gregoor page at the Dutch Office for Art History Documentation (in Dutch)(includes references in Dutch Art History Books)

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