Pietro Annigoni
Italian, 1910-1988
Place of BirthMilan, Italy, Europe
Place of DeathFlorence, Italy, Europe
Italina portrait and fresco paintier who became world famous after painting Queen Elizabeth II in 1956. Annigoni was a painter who was influenced by the Italian Renaissance. Annigoni is also known for his portraits of Pope John XXIII, US Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, the Shah and Empress of Iran, Princess Margaret and several other members of the British royal family. Peitro Annigone was chosen by Time magazine to paint President of the United States John F. Kennedy for the January 5, 1962 Person of the Year cover. The result was perhaps his worst portrait as Kennedy would not sit still and Annigoni had no time or inclination to satisfy Time magazine. Other Time magazine covers that featured portraits by Annigoni were the issues of October 5, 1962 Pope John XXIII, November 1, 1963 Ludwig Erhard, and April 12, 1968 LBJ.