Oscar Jacobson

Oscar Brousse Jacobson (May 16, 1882 – September 15, 1966) was a Swedish-born American painter and museum curator. From 1915 to 1945, he was the director of the University of Oklahoma's School of Art, later known as the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art. He curated exhibitions and wrote books about Native American art.

Early life Anders Oskar Jacobsson was born on May 16, 1882, on Västra Eknö, an island off the coast of Kalmar County, Småland, Sweden. His mother was Anna Lena Olofsdotter, and his father was Nils Petter Jacobsson.

In 1908, Jacobson graduated from Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas. He earned a master's degree at Yale University and returned to Bethany College, where he earned a doctoral degree. With Professor Edith Mahier, he supported Native American artists known as the Kiowa Six. His notable students included Kiowa Six artists (Stephen Mopope, Lois Smoky Kaulaity, Jack Hokeah, Monroe Tsatoke, Spencer Asah, James Auchiah) as well as Acee Blue Eagle, Woody Crumbo, and William Standing. Jacobson retired as a research professor emeritus of art in 1952. His artworks were also acquired by the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, and the Woolaroc Museum.