Object Details
Artist
Robert Clark Templeton, 11 May 1929 - 16 Jul 1991
Sitter
Jimmy Carter, 1 Oct 1924 - 29 Dec 2024
Exhibition Label
Born Plains, Georgia
Jimmy Carter, a former naval officer, peanut farmer, and Georgia governor, was elected president in 1976 with the slogan “A Leader, for a Change.” His lack of national political experience proved advantageous as he sought to rebuild public trust following the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War.
In office, Carter endorsed environmental protection and energy reform legislation and brokered a landmark peace agreement between Egypt and Israel. However, his failure to curb historically high inflation and secure the release of Americans detained during the Iranian hostage crisis contributed to his defeat in the 1980 election. Out of office, few presidents have remained as civically engaged as President Carter. He authored numerous books, regularly volunteered for Habitat for Humanity, and, in 1982, cofounded with his wife, Rosalynn, the Carter Center to promote international peace and human rights. Based in Atlanta, the Carter Center has since worked to eradicate Guinea worm disease, observed elections in more than forty nations, and fought to reduce the stigma of mental illness.
In 2002, Carter accepted the Nobel Peace Prize, noting, “The bond of our common humanity is stronger than the divisiveness of our fears and prejudices. God gives us the capacity for choice. We can choose to alleviate suffering.”
Nacido en Plains, Georgia
Jimmy Carter fue oficial naval, agricultor de maní y gobernador de Georgia antes de ser elegido president en 1976 con el lema “Un líder para un cambio”. Los votantes vieron su escasa experiencia en la política nacional como una ventaja para recuperar la confianza pública tras el escándalo de Watergate y la Guerra de Vietnam.
El presidente Carter endosó leyes de protección ambiental y reformas energéticas y negoció un histórico acuerdo de paz entre Egipto e Israel. Sin embargo, no logró frenar una inflación sin precedentes ni obtener la liberación de los estadounidenses detenidos durante la crisis de los rehenes en Irán (1979–81), lo cual contribuyó a su derrota en la elección de 1980. Ya fuera del cargo, pocos expresidentes han sido tan activos cívicamente. Carter escribió libros, colaboró con Hábitat para la Humanidad y en 1982 fundó junto a su esposa, Rosalynn, el Centro Carter para fomenter la paz y los derechos humanos. El Centro Carter, con sede en Atlanta, labora para erradicar la enfermedad del gusano de Guinea, ha servido de observador en elecciones de 39 países y lucha por reducir el stigma de las enfermedades mentales.
En 2002 Carter aceptó el Premio Nobel de la Paz, afirmando: “Los vínculos de nuestra humanidad común son más fuertes que las divisiones de nuestros miedos y prejuicios. Dios nos da la capacidad de decidir. Podemos optar por aliviar el sufrimiento”.
Provenance
The artist; purchased 1984 NPG
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; partial gift of the 1977 Inaugural Committee
Date
1980
Object number
NPG.84.154
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Copyright
© 1991, Leonore Templeton
Type
Painting
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
Stretcher: 235 × 142.2cm (92 1/2 × 56")
Frame: 236.2 x 144.8 x 5.7cm (93 x 57 x 2 1/4")
Place
United States\District of Columbia\Washington
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Exhibition
America's Presidents - Current
On View
NPG, West Gallery 210
Data Source
National Portrait Gallery
Topic
Printed Material\Book
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Seating\Chair\Armchair
Interior\Office
Artwork\Sculpture\Bust
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Bookcase
Equipment\Drafting & Writing Implements\Writing implement\Pen
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Desk
Artwork\Portrait
Architecture\Fireplace
Jimmy Carter: Male
Jimmy Carter: Arts and Culture\Literature\Writer
Jimmy Carter: Business and Finance\Natural resources commerce\Agriculturist\Farmer
Jimmy Carter: Military and Intelligence\Navy\Officer
Jimmy Carter: Politics and Government\Government official\President of US
Jimmy Carter: Politics and Government\Government official\Governor\Georgia
Jimmy Carter: Social Welfare and Reform\Reformer\Humanitarian\Charity administrator\Charity founder
Jimmy Carter: Politics and Government\Government official\State Senator\Georgia
Jimmy Carter: Nobel Prize
Jimmy Carter: Civilian awards\Presidential Medal of Freedom
Portrait
Link to Original Record
Record ID
npg_NPG.84.154