About Bjarni Jónsson
Lived 1934 – 2008 (aged 73). Bjarni Jónsson was an Icelandic painter.
Bjarni Jónsson (September 15, 1934 – January 8, 2008) was an Icelandic painter.
He was notable for his paintings of old Icelandic fishing boats, many of which have been added to the National Museum of Iceland, Þjóðminjasafn Íslands. He studied with and was taught by esteemed Icelandic artists such as Kjarval and Ásgrímur Jónsson. He was an avid Rotarian, a member of the Hafnarfjörður division of Rotary International. Jónsson died in his home in Iceland on January 8, 2008.
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Who was Bjarni Jónsson?
Icelandic painter (1934-2008)
When was Bjarni Jónsson born?
Bjarni Jónsson was born on 15 September 1934.
When did Bjarni Jónsson die?
Bjarni Jónsson died on 8 January 2008.
What was Bjarni Jónsson's occupation?
Bjarni Jónsson was a painter.
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Bjarni Jónsson was Icelandic.
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