John Koopman

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohn Ruloef•Koopman
Used nameJohn•Koopman
Born15 June 1879 in Falmouth, Michigan (USA)
Died16 September 1949 in Saugerties, New York (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

John Koopman’s, taught by the well-known artists Robert Henri and William Chase, worked mainly in genre art, landscapes, and maritime motifs. He had exhibitions at the Art Institute of Chicago, Detroit Institute of Arts and The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and was a member of various artists’ associations, including the American Water Color Society and the Society of Independent Artists. Koopman was the head of the Art Department of the Brooklyn Institute and worked as a teacher at the Grand Central School of Art.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Summer Olympics Art Competitions USA John Koopman
Painting, Unknown Event, Open (Olympic) AC