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Book of Watercolors and Poems
Book of Watercolors and Poems

Book of Watercolors and Poems

Artifact IDMO 76.354
Object Type Painting
Date November 1963
Artist (Lebanese, born 1925)
Medium Watercolor on paper, cardboard
DimensionsOverall H 8 3/4 in x W 11 3/4 in (22.2 cm x 29.8 cm )

Physical DescriptionBook with a french translation of Wendell Berry's poem entitled November 26, 1963 as a memorial tribute to President Kennedy. The book is illustrated and bound in a blue hard cover by Lebanese artist Etel Adnan. The text is handwritten in black ink with abstract annotation on each page of lines and swirls executed in watercolor paint.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965. Previous custodial history is unknown.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
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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