Jan Weekers - nude figure

Jan Weekers (full name Aloysius Maria Weekers) was a versatile Dutch artist, architect, and teacher. He was born in Ginneken (Breda) in 1934 and died in Amsterdam on September 4, 1995. Artistic discipline and style: In addition to his work as an architect, Weekers was known as a very talented draftsman and graphic artist. Graphic work: His oeuvre includes refined woodcuts. A well-known example of his graphic work is the black-and-white diptych or series titled 'Trechters' from 1989. Brabant Palette: Although he later worked in the Randstad, his art style and background are regularly considered part of the Palette of Brabant Painters. [1] Career and active periods His active period as an artist and architect spans the years 1949 to approximately 1995. During his life, he worked in several major Dutch cities: [1] Eindhoven: The region where he shaped his early career. Rotterdam (1963 - 1969): Here he combined his artistic work with teaching. From 1966, he was affiliated as a teacher with the Academy of Architecture in Rotterdam. Amsterdam (1991 - 1995): He spent his final active years in this city until his death. His background and records are officially documented at the RKD – Netherlands Institute for Art History. His work still occasionally surfaces at specialized art auctions today.