Self Portrait of Caroline Kennedy
Artifact IDMO 2001.16.1
Object Type
Painting
Date
ca. 1963
Artist
Ambassador Caroline Kennedy
(Daughter of President John F. Kennedy)
Medium
tempera paint on paper
DimensionsOverall H 16 in x W 20 in (40.6 cm x 50.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionSelf portrait painting done by Caroline Kennnedy. The portrait is a closeup of her face surrounded by a yellow and black border.
Historical NoteSeeking to protect her children from the glare of the media, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy created a school inside the White House to provide Caroline and John Jr. with a group learning environment free from the gaze of outsiders. Classmates were the children of friends. The school was funded by the parents, who paid for supplies, equipment and the teachers' salaries.
In addition to the basics, the school's curriculum included French, music, ballet and painting. Examples of artwork done by the students survive in both the museum and archival collections. This self-portrait done by Caroline Kennedy was given to her White House teacher Alice Grimes, who later donated it to the Library.
Additional DetailsIn addition to the basics, the school's curriculum included French, music, ballet and painting. Examples of artwork done by the students survive in both the museum and archival collections. This self-portrait done by Caroline Kennedy was given to her White House teacher Alice Grimes, who later donated it to the Library.
Custodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by Alice Grimes Gaither, White House School teacher. It was given to her by the artist, Caroline Kennedy.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Alice Grimes Gaither
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPost Presidential Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676966)
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