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San Alfonso Church Santiago, Chile
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
San Alfonso Church Santiago, Chile
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

San Alfonso Church Santiago, Chile

Artifact IDMO 63.108.1
Object Type Painting
Date 1920
Date Presented12/11/1962
Artist (Painter, Chilean, 1853-1933)
Place depictedSantiago, Chile
Place of GiftWashington, D.C., United States
Medium Oil on canvas
DimensionsOverall H 33 in x W 26 in (83.8 cm x 66 cm )

Physical DescriptionOil painting (a) of the façade of San Alfonso cathedral in Santiago, Chile. Ornate gilded wood and gesso frame (b) with off-white liner, engraved presentation plaque at bottom.
Historical NoteThis painting was presented to President Kennedy by Jorge Alessandri, president of Chile (1958-1964), during his State Visit to the White House on December 11, 1962.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from a foreign official to the President and First Lady received through the Executive office and transferred to the General Service Administration where it was held until donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - PossiblyUse Restriction NoteCopyright and other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is the user’s responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions.
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