Object Details
Artist
Jim Sharpe, born 1936
Sitter
Gerald Rudolph Ford, Jr., 14 Jul 1913 - 26 Dec 2006
Collection Description
In 1978, Time magazine donated approximately eight hundred works of original cover art to the National Portrait Gallery. The museum is dedicated to telling the stories of individuals who have shaped the United States, and the Time Collection—featuring prominent international figures and events—enriches our understanding of the United States in a global context.
En 1978, la revista Time donó a la National Portrait Gallery cerca de 800 obras de arte originales creadas para sus portadas. Nuestro museo se dedica a narrar la historia de figuras que han contribuido a forjar el desarrollo de Estados Unidos, y es así que la Colección Time, que incluye retratos de importantes personalidades internacionales, nos ayuda a comprender mejor a nuestra nación en un contexto global.
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Time magazine; conserved with funds from The Pritzker Traubert Family Foundation
Date
1976
Object number
NPG.78.TC378
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Copyright
© Jim Sharpe
Type
Painting
Medium
Sprayed and brushed acrylic paint on paperboard
Dimensions
68cm x 47cm (26 3/4" x 18 1/2"), Accurate
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Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Portrait Gallery
Topic
Costume\Dress Accessory\Neckwear\Tie\Necktie
Gerald Rudolph Ford, Jr.: Male
Gerald Rudolph Ford, Jr.: Law and Crime\Lawyer
Gerald Rudolph Ford, Jr.: Politics and Government\Vice-President of US
Gerald Rudolph Ford, Jr.: Military and Intelligence\Navy\Officer
Gerald Rudolph Ford, Jr.: Arts and Culture\Education and Scholarship\Educator\Teacher
Gerald Rudolph Ford, Jr.: Politics and Government\Government official\President of US
Gerald Rudolph Ford, Jr.: Politics and Government\Government official\US Congressman\Michigan
Gerald Rudolph Ford, Jr.: Civilian awards\Presidential Medal of Freedom
Gerald Rudolph Ford, Jr.: Civilian awards\Congressional Gold Medal
Portrait
Link to Original Record
Record ID
npg_NPG.78.TC378