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Beals Street
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Beals Street
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Beals Street

Artifact IDMO 2021.4.144.1
Object Type Painting
Date 1962
Artist (Illustrator, French, b. 1927)
Medium oil, gauche on wood
Dimensionsframed H 9 1/4 in x W 12 in (23.5 cm x 30.5 cm )

Physical DescriptionOil painting of the Kennedy family outside their home on Beals Street in Brookline, Massachusetts. Joseph Kennedy is standing with Rose Kennedy seated in front of him holding baby John F. Kennedy on her lap.. They are greeted by a crowd of neighbors bearing gifts. This watercolor is part of a set of 20 watercolors depicting scenes from the life of President Kennedy.
Historical NoteThis painting is in a series of 20 paintings depicting scenes from the life of President Kennedy.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by Ambassador Caroline Kennedy in 2021.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the John F. Kennedy Family
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction NoteCopyright held by Jacqueline DuhemeUse Restriction Notepermission for use on John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum website
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