James K. Van Brunt: Biography, Facts and Career
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James Kellogg Van Brunt (December 25, 1849 – February 9, 1935) was a model used extensively by illustrator Norman Rockwell during the 1920s. He was also a real estate agent. According to Norman Rockwell and the Saturday Evening Post: The Early Years, by Starkey Flythe, Jr., Van Brunt entered Rockwell's studio, and proclaimed, "James K. Van Brunt, sir. Five feet two inches tall, sir. The exact height of Napoleon Bonaparte." He claimed to be a veteran of the battles of Sharpsburg, Fredericksburg, and the Battle of the Wilderness. He also claimed to have fought in battles against the forces of Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull, and against the Spaniards in Cuba. Rockwell used Van Brunt as a model so often that the Post editors started complaining.
Quick facts about James K. Van Brunt
- Full name: James K. Van Brunt
- Born: 1849-12-25
- Known as: Fashion figure
- Wikidata ID: Q6137075
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Who is James K. Van Brunt?
James Kellogg Van Brunt (December 25, 1849 – February 9, 1935) was a model used extensively by illustrator Norman Rockwell during the 1920s.
What is James K. Van Brunt known for?
James Kellogg Van Brunt (December 25, 1849 – February 9, 1935) was a model used extensively by illustrator Norman Rockwell during the 1920s.
When was James K. Van Brunt born?
James K. Van Brunt was born on 1849-12-25.
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