Object Details
Artist
Russell Hoban, 4 Feb 1925 - 13 Dec 2011
Sitter
Jackie Gleason, 26 Feb 1916 - 24 Jun 1987
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
1961
Object number
NPG.78.TC408
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Copyright
© Estate of Russell Hoban
Type
Painting
Medium
Casein on Masonite
Dimensions
50.8cm x 48.2cm (20" x 19"), Accurate
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Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Portrait Gallery
Topic
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Mustache
Costume\Dress Accessory\Handkerchief
Costume\Jewelry\Cufflinks
Costume\Dress Accessory\Neckwear\Tie\Necktie
Jackie Gleason: Male
Jackie Gleason: Arts and Culture\Performing Arts\Performer\Comedian
Jackie Gleason: Arts and Culture\Performing Arts\Television\Television actor
Portrait
Link to Original Record
Record ID
npg_NPG.78.TC408