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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Portrait of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy with American Flag
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Portrait of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy with American Flag

Artifact IDMO 63.641
Object Type Painting
Date ca. 1964
Medium Oil
DimensionsOverall H 16 1/2 in x W 12 in (41.9 cm x 30.5 cm )

Physical DescriptionOil portrait of Jacqueline and John F. Kennedy based upon the Yousuf Karsh photograph of the couple taken in 1956. In the background in an American flag.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from a member of the general public to Jacqueline Kennedy received after the death of President Kennedy in 1963. It was held by the General Service Administration until it was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library andItem was a gift from a member of the general public to Jacqueline Kennedy received this painting after the death of President Kennedy in 1963. It was 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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