Alfonso’s work is defined by its prairie school sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Midway Gardens: Sprite Head Study for Exterior
Artist: Alfonso Iannelli American, 1888-1965 Architect: Frank Lloyd Wright American, 1867-1959

Standing Figure from a Fountain
Alfonso Iannelli American, born Italy, 1888-1965

Lobby Lunette Mural, West Wall, Majestic Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, Study
Alfonso Iannelli American, born Italy, 1888-1965

Century of Progress Exposition, Magic Mountain, Enchanted Island, Chicago, Illinois, Elevation
Alfonso Iannelli American, 1888-1965

Toyland
Iannelli Studios (American, 1912-1965) Alfonso Iannelli (American, born 1888-1965)

Giraffe
Iannelli Studios (American, 1912-1965) Alfonso Iannelli (American, born 1888-1965)

Windmill with Figures
Iannelli Studios (American, 1912-1965) Alfonso Iannelli (American, born 1888-1965)

Lobby Lunette Mural, East Wall, Majestic Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, Study
Alfonso Iannelli American, born Italy, 1888-1965

Chicago War Memorial Competition Entry: Perspective View
Bruce Alonzo Goff, American, 1904-1982 Alfonso Iannelli, American, born Italy, 1888-1965

Proposed Monument, Louis Sullivan Graceland Cemetary, Sketch
Alfonso Iannelli American, 1888–1965

Theater Interior, Presentation Drawing
Alfonso Iannelli American, 1888-1965

Saint Francis Xavier High School, Wilmette, Illinois, Perspective Sketch
Barry Byrne (American, 1883-1967) Alfonso Iannelli (American, born Italy, 1888-1965)

Rainbow Entrance to Enchanted Island
Iannelli Studios (American, 1912-1965) Alfonso Iannelli (American, born 1888-1965)

Rainbow Entrance
Iannelli Studios (American, 1912-1965) Alfonso Iannelli (American, born 1888-1965)

Esther Sparks Collection
Esther Sparks Alfonso Iannelli (1888-1965) The Art Institute of Chicago

Burton Dunglinson House, Ealing, England, Scheme Elevation
Iannelli Studios (American, active 1930s) Bruce Alonzo Goff (American, 1904–1982) Alfonso Iannelli (American, born Italy 1888–1965)

Burton Dunglinson House, Ealing, England, Scheme Elevation
Iannelli Studios (American, active 1930s) Bruce Alonzo Goff (American, 1904–1982) Alfonso Iannelli (American, born Italy 1888–1965)

Burton Dunglinson House, Ealing, England, Scheme Elevation
Iannelli Studios (American, active 1930s) Bruce Alonzo Goff (American, 1904–1982) Alfonso Iannelli (American, born Italy 1888–1965)

Fairy Castle in Landscape
Attributed to Alfonso Parigi (Italian, died 1590) or Baccio del Bianco (Italian, 1604-1656) or Giulio Parigi (Italian, 1571-1635) after Paul Bril (Flemish, 1554-1626)

Dunglinson House, Ealing, London, England, Floor Plan
Iannelli Studios American, active 1930s