Nils Josef Jonsson b. 13 December 1890

Also known as Joe Jonsson, Josef Nils Jonsson, J. J.
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Mid 20th century Sydney newspaper cartoonist and illustrator. Jonsson was a foundation member of the Society of Australian Black and White Artists and a cartoonist at Smith's Weekly for over 25 years.
Name
Nils Josef Jonsson
Also known as:
  • Joe Jonsson
  • Josef Nils Jonsson
  • J. J.
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Other Occupation
  • Sailor (ANZSIC code: 48)
Birth date
13 December 1890
Birth place
Halmstad, Sweden
Death date
19 March 1963
Death place
Sydney, NSW
Death note
Lindesay, in ADB, gives location as Wahroonga; NSW Records say Balmain.
Active Period
  • c.1908 - c.1963
Arrival
  • March 1917
Residence
  • c.1918 - c.1963 Sydney, NSW
  • 1915 - 1917 New Zealand
  • Wahroonga, NSW
Training
  • 1918 - 1920 J.S. Watkins, Sydney, NSW
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Black and white artists