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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Inauguration Day 1961
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Inauguration Day 1961

Artifact IDMO 2021.4.144.13
Object Type Painting
Date 1963
Artist (Illustrator, French, 1927 - 2024)
Medium oil and gauche on wood
Dimensionsframed H 9 1/4 in x W 12 in (23.5 cm x 30.5 cm )

Physical DescriptionMiniature painting depicting John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy riding in a motorcade in front of the White House on Inauguration day in 1961. This painting is part of a set of 20 paintings depicting the life of President Kennedy.
Historical NoteFrench illustrator Jacqueline Duheme created a series of 20 oil paintings of events in the life of President John F. Kennedy. These fantasied scenes were admired by Jacqueline Kennedy, who had earlier commissioned Duheme to create a group of watercolors of the First Lady's European travels.


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 the estate of Jacqueline Duheme 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 Notepermission for use on John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum website and for exhibit/education
Not on view