Jonniaux, Alfred, 1882-

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Portrait painter.

Born in Brussels, Belgium. Following study at the Academie des Beaux Arts, Brussels, and as a draftsman in Paris, Jonniaux began his career as a portraitist in London. He immigrated to the United States during World War II, becoming a citizen in 1946. During his first ten years in America, he established studios in San Francisco and Washington, D.C. His exhibitions led to many portrait commissions from leading figures in all spheres of American life.

From the description of Alfred Jonniaux papers, 1893-1969. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122370527

John William Bricker (1893-1986) was born near Mount Sterling, Ohio. He graduated from the Ohio State University in 1916. Bricker served in the Army Chaplain Corps during World War I. After the war, Bricker enrolled in the law school at Ohio State, graduating in 1920. In 1932, Bricker became the attorney general of Ohio, only to leave this position in 1939, after winning election as the state's governor, a position that he had first sought unsuccessfully in 1936. He served three terms, from 1939 to 1945. In 1944, Bricker, a Republican, ran unsuccessfully for the vice presidency of the United States. He did win election to the United States Senate and served two terms, from 1947 to 1959, after which Bricker returned to his law practice in Columbus.

Alfred Jonniaux (1882-1974) was born in Brussels and studied at the Academie des Beaux Arts. He began his career as a portrait painter in London. Jonniaux emigrated to the United States during World War II.

From the description of Painting [realia] : John W. Bricker. 1943. (Ohio Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 236165758

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referencedIn Payne, Bettie V. Jones. Papers of Bettie V. Jones Payne [manuscript], 1849-1947 (bulk 1849-1856). University of Virginia. Library
creatorOf Jonniaux, Alfred, b. 1882. Artist file. Brooklyn Museum Libraries & Archives
referencedIn Scott, Marion du Pont, 1894-1983. Papers of Marion duPont Scott, 1908-1977. University of Virginia. Library
creatorOf Jonniaux, Alfred, b. 1882,. Painting [realia] : John W. Bricker. Ohio History Connection, Ohio Historical Society
referencedIn Vose Galleries of Boston records Archives of American Art
creatorOf Alfred Jonniaux papers Archives of American Art
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associatedWith Bricker, John W. (John William), 1893-1986 person
associatedWith Payne, Bettie V. Jones. person
associatedWith Scott, Marion du Pont, 1894-1983. person
associatedWith Vose Galleries of Boston. corporateBody
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Birth 1882

Death 1974

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