Object Details
Artist
Boris Chaliapin, 22 Sep 1904 - 18 May 1979
Sitter
Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, 28 Jul 1929 - 19 May 1994
Exhibition Label
Born Southampton, New York
First Lady 1961–1963
Despite her French maiden name and fluency in that language, Jacqueline Lee “Jackie” Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, like her first husband John F. Kennedy, was primarily of Irish decent. Her skillful diplomacy convinced France to loan the Mona Lisa to the United States, and her interest in historic preservation helped lead to the organization of the White House Historical Association. As first lady, Kennedy experienced the death of her infant son, Patrick, just three months before witnessing her husband’s gruesome assassination in 1963. Her remarkable poise during this time of unthinkable personal and national tragedy made her a symbol of strength for a nation in mourning.
This portrait, which was made for a 1961 Time magazine cover, shows a youthful first lady in front of the South Portico of the White House. The baby carriage in the background alludes to the young family that she and President Kennedy brought with them to the mansion.
Jackie Kennedy 1929–1994
Nacida en Southampton, Nueva York
Primera dama 1961–1963
A pesar de su apellido de soltera y su dominio del francés, Jacqueline Lee “Jackie” Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, así como su primer esposo John F. Kennedy, era mayormente de ascendencia irlandesa. Con sus dotes diplomáticas convenció a Francia de prestar la Mona Lisa a Estados Unidos, y su interés en la conservación histórica impulsó la creación de la Asociación Histórica de la Casa Blanca. Kennedy sufrió la muerte de su hijo recién nacido, Patrick, apenas tres meses antes de presenciar el sangriento asesinato de su esposo en 1963. Su aplomo impresionante durante esos momentos de inimaginable tragedia personal y nacional la convirtió en símbolo de fortaleza para un país en duelo.
Este retrato, hecho para una portada de la revista Time en 1961, muestra a una juvenil primera dama frente al pórtico sur de la Casa Blanca. El cochecito de bebé al fondo alude a la joven familia que ella
y el presidente Kennedy llevaron a la mansión presidencial.
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
1960-61
Object number
NPG.78.TC498
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Copyright
© Chris Murphy
Type
Painting
Medium
Gouache, watercolor, colored pencil and graphite pencil on paperboard
Dimensions
Sight: 44.5 × 31.1 cm (17 1/2 × 12 1/4")
Sheet: 51.4 × 38.1 cm (20 1/4 × 15")
Mat: 71.1 × 55.9 cm (28 × 22")
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Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Portrait Gallery
Topic
Costume\Jewelry\Necklace
Architecture\Building\White House
Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis: Female
Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis: Politics and Government\First Lady\First Lady of US
Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis: Arts and Culture\Literature\Editor
Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis: Arts and Culture\Education and Scholarship\Historic preservationist
Portrait
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Record ID
npg_NPG.78.TC498