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

Portrait of President Kennedy

Artifact IDMO 63.1940
Object Type Drawing
Date 1962
Artist (American Illustrator, 1932-2009)
Gifter
Medium Pastel, gouache, graphite
DimensionsOverall H 25 1/2 in x W 15 in (64.8 cm x 38.1 cm)
Physical DescriptionPastel drawing of President John F. Kennedy looking off to his left side rendered in shades of brown and tan. The artist uses dark hatched lines to indicate texture in JFK's suit.
Historical NoteThe Lithographers' Union of New York commissioned Mr. Fuchs, a well known illustrator, to do the portrait of President Kennedy. Mr. Fuchs visited President Kennedy in the White House and took several photographs from which he then drew this portrait.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item is material associated with the White House the Kennedy Administration and the Executive Offices of the President. It was either government property or 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
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesKennedy Administration Collection 1960-1963 (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
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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