Joe Louis

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Object Details

Artist

Peggy Bacon, 2 May 1895 - 4 Jan 1987

Sitter

Joe Louis, 13 May 1914 - 12 Apr 1981

Credit Line

National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution

Date

c. 1930-35

Object number

NPG.2001.90

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

Drawing

Medium

Conte crayon

Dimensions

Image: 42.6 x 35.4cm (16 3/4 x 13 15/16")

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Location

Currently not on view

Data Source

National Portrait Gallery

Topic

Joe Louis: Male

Joe Louis: Sports\Athlete\Boxer

Joe Louis: Military and Intelligence\Army

Joe Louis: Civilian awards\Congressional Gold Medal

Portrait

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