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Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
Portrait of John F. Kennedy Praying
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.

Portrait of John F. Kennedy Praying

Artifact IDMO 63.50
Object Type Painting
Date 1963
Place MadeTehran, Iran, Asia
Medium Oil on canvas
DimensionsOverall H 27 in x W 19 1/2 in (68.6 cm x 49.5 cm)
Physical DescriptionOil painting of John F. Kennedy in profile with his clasp hands as if praying. This image is copied from a photograph of John F. Kennedy taken by photographer Yousuf Karsh in 1960, in his JFK's Senate office during his run for the Presidency. The portrait is signed in arabic, lower left.
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Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from a member of the general public to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy received by the Executive Office of the President after the death of President Kennedy in 1964, it was transferred to General Service Office and held until donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library 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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