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Portrait of John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Portrait of John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Portrait of John F. Kennedy

Artifact IDMO 63.2483.1
Object Type Painting
Date 1960
Date Presented7/24/62
Place MadeEcquador, South America
Medium Oil on canvas
Dimensionsframed: 52 x 46 in. (132.1 x 116.8 cm)
Physical DescriptionOil portrait of President Kennedy seated with a bookshelf in background. Painting is in heavily carved wood frame with insignia of Ecuador carved at top.
Historical NotePresented to President Kennedy during the President of Ecador, Carlos Julio Arosemena's state visit to the White House on July 24, 1962
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift to President and Mrs. Kennedy from President Carlos Julio Arosema of Ecuador in 1962. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library 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 - PossiblyUse Restriction NoteCopyright and other proprietary rights may be 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 the user’s responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions
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