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Portrait of Christ
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Portrait of Christ

Artifact IDMO 63.995
Object Type Relief
Date 1960-1962
Maker
Gifter
Medium Dyed wheat, straw, cloth
DimensionsFramed: 17 1/4 x 13 1/4 in. (43.8 x 33.7 cm)
Physical DescriptionPortrait of Jesus Christ wearing a thorn crown with his head titled forward and blood dripping from his forhead. The portrait is made from dyed wheat straw adherred to a black cloth backing.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis artwork was a public gift received by the White House gift unit in January of 1962.
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 1676966)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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