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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
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 65.361
Object Type Painting
Date 1964
Place MadeAbadan, Iran, Asia
Medium Oil
DimensionsFramed: 33 × 26 in. (83.8 × 66 cm)
Physical DescriptionOil painting in black and white of President John F. Kennedy with clapsed hands as if in prayer held up to his chin. This painting was copied from the Yosuf Karsh photograph of President Kennedy taken in 1960.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by a private citizen between 1965 and present.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Assadullah Maymandi
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 your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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