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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
Presentation Drawing of John F. Kennedy For Cover of Time Magazine
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.

Presentation Drawing of John F. Kennedy For Cover of Time Magazine

Artifact IDMO 2012.3
Object Type Drawing
Date January 1961
Artist (Italian, 1910-1988)
Medium Saguine conte crayon
Dimensionssight H 19 in x W 14 1/2 in (48.3 cm x 36.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionConte sketch of the face of John F. Kennedy executed as a study for the cover of Time Magazine January 5, 1962 Person of the Year issue.
Historical NoteThis study was rejected by Otto Fuerbranger, Time magazine editor, in favor of a "meaner" Kennedy. President Kennedy sat for this portrait.
Additional Details
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Robert Manning
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPost Presidential Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676966)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction Notecopyright Time Magazine Copyright or other proprietary rights are 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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National Gallery of Art Portrait of JFK: "Portrait of President "