Josef Jíra
Josef Jíra (born October 11, 1929 in Turnov , † June 15, 2005 in Malá Skála ) was a Czech painter, graphic artist and illustrator.
Jíra graduated from the Art Academy in Prague . In 1969 he received first prize at the second Prague Salon. He was a member of the M57 group . He created well-known illustrations for works by Bohumil Hrabal and Ivan Olbracht . He is also known for a wide variety of large paintings in the Czech Republic.
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SURNAME | Jíra, Josef |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Czech painter, printmaker and illustrator |
DATE OF BIRTH | October 11, 1929 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Turnov |
DATE OF DEATH | June 15, 2005 |
Place of death | Malá Skála |