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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA, copyright restrictions
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA, copyright restrictions
The White House Green Room
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA, copyright restrictions

The White House Green Room

Artifact IDMO 63.2039
Object Type Painting
Date 1962
Maker (American, 1914-2000)
Medium Watercolor on paper
DimensionsOverall H 28 3/4 in x W 33 in (73 cm x 83.8 cm)

Physical DescriptionWatercolor painting of the Green Room of the White House. This painting is one of a series of paintings depicting the newly-refurbished public rooms of the White House, commissioned from the artist by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy.
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
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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction NoteCopyright held by the 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 NoteContact Estate of Edward Lehman for permission permission granted for use on John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum website only.
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