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Study for "The Old President"

Artist
Thomas Hart Benton, 15 Apr 1889 - 9 Jan 1975
Sitter
Harry S. Truman, 8 May 1884 - 26 Dec 1972
Date
c. 1971
Type
Painting
Medium
Oil on laminated board
Dimensions
Board (Accurate): 29.2 x 22.7cm (11 1/2 x 8 15/16")
Topic
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Seating\Chair
Printed Material\Book
Costume\Dress Accessory\Eyeglasses
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Table
Home Furnishings\Curtain
Costume\Jewelry\Watch\Wrist watch
Harry S. Truman: Male
Harry S. Truman: Law and Crime\Lawyer
Harry S. Truman: Politics and Government\Vice-President of US
Harry S. Truman: Natural Resource Occupations\Agriculturist
Harry S. Truman: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\Captain
Harry S. Truman: Law and Crime\Judge
Harry S. Truman: Politics and Government\President of US
Harry S. Truman: Politics and Government\US Senator\Missouri
Harry S. Truman: Congressional Gold Medal
Portrait
Credit Line
Owner: Estate of Thomas Hart Benton

This record is part of the Catalog of American Portraits, a research archive of the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution. Permission to reproduce images (if available) must be obtained from the portrait owner. Please note that if an owner is listed above, this information may not be current.

Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Object number
210 THB
Data Source
Catalog of American Portraits