Object Details
Artist
Richard Hess, 1934 - 1991
Sitter
George Lucas, born 14 May 1944
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
1983
Object number
NPG.86.TC19
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Copyright
© Richard Hess
Type
Painting
Medium
Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions
38.1cm x 27.7cm (15" x 10 7/8"), Accurate
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National Portrait Gallery Collection
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Portrait Gallery
Topic
Costume\Dress Accessory\Eyeglasses
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Mustache
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Beard
George Lucas: Male
George Lucas: Arts and Culture\Performing Arts\Film\Film director
George Lucas: Arts and Culture\Performing Arts\Film\Film producer
George Lucas: Arts and Culture\Literature\Writer\Screenwriter
George Lucas: Performing arts awards\Academy Award
Portrait
Link to Original Record
Record ID
npg_NPG.86.TC19