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Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
Etching of John F. Kennedy
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.

Etching of John F. Kennedy

Artifact IDMO 72.4
Object Type Print
Date 1968
Medium ink on paper
DimensionsOverall H 18 in x W 14 in (45.7 cm x 35.6 cm)
Physical Descriptionetching by Salvador Dali of John F. Kennedy, signed in pencil. Edition 126/150.
Historical NoteThis engraving is part of the series "Hommes Célèbres" produced in 1968. This etching was part of Dali's series, entitled "Famous Men". Other men in the group included Albert Einstein, Sigmund Freud, Moshe Dayan and David Ben Gurion.


Additional Details
Custodial History Notetem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library Archives by the Arthur Price Foundation in 1972 through a Deed of Gift. This item was transferred from the Archives to the Museum Collection holdings.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Aruthur Price Foundation
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 Dali Foundation 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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