Object Details
Artist
Henry Koerner, 28 Aug 1915 - 4 Jul 1991
Sitter
Robert Francis Kennedy, 20 Nov 1925 - 6 Jun 1968
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
1962
Object number
NPG.78.TC504
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Copyright
© Henry Koerner
Type
Painting
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
45.7cm x 32.4cm (18" x 12 3/4"), Accurate
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Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Portrait Gallery
Topic
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Seating\Chair
Costume\Dress Accessory\Neckwear\Tie\Necktie
Robert Francis Kennedy: Male
Robert Francis Kennedy: Politics and Government\Government official\US Senator\New York
Robert Francis Kennedy: Law and Crime\Lawyer
Robert Francis Kennedy: Politics and Government\Government official\Cabinet member\US Attorney General
Robert Francis Kennedy: Arts and Culture\Literature\Writer
Robert Francis Kennedy: Politics and Government\Presidential candidate
Robert Francis Kennedy: Politics and Government\Campaign director
Robert Francis Kennedy: Politics and Government\Brother of US President
Robert Francis Kennedy: Civilian awards\Congressional Gold Medal
Portrait
Link to Original Record
Record ID
npg_NPG.78.TC504