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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston MA, copyright Estate of Edward Lehman
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston MA, copyright Estate of Edward Lehman
The White House Blue Room
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston MA, copyright Estate of Edward Lehman
John F. Kennedy Library Foundation, Boston, MA does not hold the copyright to this image, copyright is restricted and is held by a third party

The White House Blue Room

Artifact IDMO 2009.3.77
Object Type Painting
Date 1962
Artist (American, 1914-2000)
Medium Gouache on paper
DimensionsFramed H 29 1/2 in x W 37 in (74.9 cm x 94 cm)
Physical DescriptionWatercolor and gouache painting of the Blue Room of the White House. One of a series of paintings depicting the newly-refurbished public rooms of the White House.
Historical NoteJacqueline Kennedy commissioned artist Edward Lehman (American, 1914-2000) to create a series of watercolors of the restored White House interiors. She had admired his sleek pen-and-ink studies in an article on the progress of the White House project in the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Additional Details
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation and Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
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 - FullyUse Restriction NoteCopyright held by estate of Edward Lehman. 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.Use Restriction NoteReproduction prohibited. Copyright held by estate of Edward Lehman. permission granted for use on John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum website only.
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