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Battle Scene
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA, Photo Credit Joel Benjamin
Battle Scene
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA, Photo Credit Joel Benjamin
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Battle Scene

Artifact IDMO 2009.3.275
Object Type Painting
Date c. 1830
Date Presented3/12/62
Gifter
Place MadeIndia, Asia
Medium Oil on silk
DimensionsOverall H 14 in x W 22 in (35.6 cm x 55.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionVibrant Kangra painting of a battle scene mounted on a silk-covered wood frame.
Historical NoteThis painting was a gift to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy from the President of the Republic of India, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. The painting was presented to her during her state visit to India.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Inc.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum; Gift of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Heads of State (National Archives Identifier 1677008)
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 the user’s responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions.
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