Portrait of John F. Kennedy
Artifact IDMO 63.26
Object Type
Painting
Date
1961
Maker
Mrs. Bernard Benson
Gifter
Mrs. Bernard Benson
Medium
Oil on canvas
DimensionsFramed H 34 in x W 30 in (86.4 cm x 76.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionOil portrait of President John F. Kennedy wearing a dark suit and red tie. He is standing with his hands resting on the back of a chair. Geometric brown squares decorate the background. The painting is framed in a gold gilded ornate frame.
Additional DetailsCustodial 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 between 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 1677327)
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 restrictionsIn Collection(s)
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