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Elegance at the Elysee
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Elegance at the Elysee
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Elegance at the Elysee

Artifact IDMO 2021.4.143.6
Object Type Painting
Date 1961
Artist (Illustrator, French, b. 1927)
Medium Watercolor on paper
Dimensionsframed: 6 1/2 x 7 in. (16.5 x 17.8 cm)
Physical DescriptionWatercolor painting depicting President Charles de Gaulle escorting the President and Mrs. John F. Kennedy into dinner at the Elysee Palace, Paris, France, May 31, 1961.
Historical NoteThis painting is a part of a series of fifteen watercolors representing scenes from the life of President and Mrs. Kennedy.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by Ambassador Caroline Kennedy in 2021. Item was previously owned by Jacqueline Kennedy.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the John F. Kennedy Family
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesKennedy Family Collection (National Archives Identifier 1677120)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction NoteCopyright held by Jacqueline DuhemeUse Restriction Notepermission granted for use on John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum website only.
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