Background
Schlaikjer, Jes was born on September 22, 1897 in New York City. Son of Erich and Clara (Ryser) Schlaikjer.
Schlaikjer, Jes was born on September 22, 1897 in New York City. Son of Erich and Clara (Ryser) Schlaikjer.
Educated Ecole des Beaux Arts, Lyons, France, also The Art Institute of Chicago Chicago. Studied with Forsberg, Cornwell, Dunn and Henri.
Works represented in permanent collections Ranger Collection, United States Naval Academy, War Department, National Headquarters American Red Cross, Army Medical Center, Department State (all Washington), Nelson Gallery, Kansas City, Missoury, also other public buildings private collections.
Member National Academy, Grand Central Art Gallery, Artists Guild, American Legion, First Division Society. Club: Armor and Arms.
Married Gladys de Groot, September 14, 1922. Children: Jes Erich, Helen Jean.