Object Details
Artist
Joseph Margulies, 1896 - 1984
Sitter
John Ringling, 1866 - 1936
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
Date
c. 1930
Object number
NPG.88.TC169
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
Drawing
Medium
Charcoal and opaque white on paper
Dimensions
Image: 48.1cm x 30.8cm (18 15/16" x 12 1/8")
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National Portrait Gallery Collection
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Portrait Gallery
Topic
Costume\Dress Accessory\Neckwear\Tie\Necktie
John Ringling: Male
John Ringling: Arts and Culture\Visual Arts\Art collector
John Ringling: Social Welfare and Reform\Philanthropist
John Ringling: Arts and Culture\Performing Arts\Circus owner
Portrait
Link to Original Record
Record ID
npg_NPG.88.TC169