Object Details
Artist
Bernard Safran, 1924 - 17 Oct 1995
Sitter
Richard Burton, 10 Nov 1925 - 5 Aug 1984
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
1963
Object number
NPG.78.TC268
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Copyright
© Estate of Bernard Safran
Type
Painting
Medium
Oil on Masonite
Dimensions
61cm x 44.5cm (24" x 17 1/2"), Accurate
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Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Portrait Gallery
Topic
Exterior\Theatrical\Movie set
Richard Burton: Male
Richard Burton: Arts and Culture\Performing Arts\Theater\Stage actor
Richard Burton: Arts and Culture\Performing Arts\Film\Movie actor
Portrait
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Record ID
npg_NPG.78.TC268