Aurelius Battaglia

Born 16 January 1910 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Died 29 May 1984 (aged 74)

An American illustrator, muralist, writer, and director. He was the son of Giuseppe and Concetta Battaglia, who had emigrated from Cefalù, Italy. Aurelius attended the Corcoran School of Art. He graduated as one of the Corcoran's most promising students, winning $50 in a Corcoran-sponsored art contest. -Wikipedia