Portrait of John F. Kennedy

Artifact IDMO 63.3119

Object Type Painting

Date 1963

Medium Oil on pressboard

DimensionsOverall H 24 in x W 19 3/4 in (61 cm x 50.2 cm)

Physical DescriptionPortrait of John F. Kennedy wearing suit and tie seated at his desk in the Oval Office. JFK holds a pair of eye glasses in clasped hands. There is a red and white of American flag visible in background.

Additional Details

Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from a member of the general public to the President and Mrs. Kennedy received by the Executive Office of the President betwen 1961-1963 and held by the General Service Administration until it was 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

National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)

National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Public (National Archives Identifier 1676966)

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 your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.

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