Portrait of President John F. Kennedy
Artifact IDMO 63.2141.2
Object Type
Painting
Date
January 2, 1963
Artist
Elaine de Kooning
(Painter, American, 1918-1989)
Place MadePalm Beach, Florida, United States, North America
Medium
Oil on canvas
DimensionsOverall: 42 x 20 in. (106.7 x 50.8 cm)
Physical DescriptionOil sketch of President Kennedy seated with his arms folded across his abdomen, and his legs in a relaxed position, one knee up and one down. Rendered in shades of green, yellow and blue. The President sat informally for the artist in Palm Beach, December 1962, during intervals of work and relaxation.
Additional DetailsCredit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Elaine de Kooning
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 NoteThis image is copyrighted by the Cambridge Artist League, reproduction of this image is prohibited without permission.
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