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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administ…
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
Portrait of Albert Einstein
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

Portrait of Albert Einstein

Artifact IDMO 63.3446
Object Type Painting
Date 1961
Medium Oil on canvas
DimensionsFramed H 55 in x W 46 1/2 in (139.7 cm x 118.1 cm)

Physical DescriptionOil painting of Albert Einstein, wearing an orange sweater, with his arms outstretched offering bread as a symbol of his love for humanity. He stands against a deep blue celestial 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
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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