Jan Liljeqvist, born in 1932 in Stockholm, dead in 2003 in Ås, Jämtland, was a Swedish artist. He was known for his unique artistry, inspired by light and shadow, nature in northern Sweden and urban night walks. The paintings have been exhibited at the Academy of Fine Arts in Stockholm, the Colour Factory in Stockholm and Jämtland´s Museum. He studied at San Fernando in Madrid, Spain, and later at the Academy of Florence, Italy. He also appeared in Paris during the 1960´s.