Model of Western Wall of the Israeli Lounge
Artifact IDMO 72.81
Object Type
Relief
Date
1965-1972
Gifter
Yitzhak Rabin
Medium
Bronze
DimensionsOverall H 16 in x W 13 1/2 in (40.6 cm x 34.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionBronze replica of the western wall of the Israeli Lounge at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, whose theme is Psalm 150, depicting the artist's conception of ancient musical instruments, with their Hebrew names in English letters.
Historical NotePresented to Senator Edward M. Kennedy by Ambassador Yitzhak Rabin at the dedication of the wall of the Israeli Lounge of the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts which was funded by Israel.
Psalm 150 reads in part: "Praise the Lord… Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, Praise him with the harp & lyre, Praise him with the tambourine and dancing, Praise him with the strings and flute, Praise him with the clash of cymbals, Praise him with resounding cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord."
Additional DetailsPsalm 150 reads in part: "Praise the Lord… Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, Praise him with the harp & lyre, Praise him with the tambourine and dancing, Praise him with the strings and flute, Praise him with the clash of cymbals, Praise him with resounding cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord."
Custodial History NoteItem was owned by Senator Edward M. Kennedy andv was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Senator Edward M. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesKennedy Family Collection (National Archives Identifier 1677120)
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