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The Band

The Band
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Artist
Robert M. Peak, 30 May 1927 - 1 Aug 1992
Sitter
Robbie Robertson, born 1943
Rick Danko, 1942 - 1999
Levon Helm, 26 May 1940 - 19 Apr 2012
Garth Hudson, born 1937
Richard Manuel, 1943 - 1986
Date
1969-70
Type
Painting
Medium
Water-based matte paint on flourescent poster board
Dimensions
65.8cm x 50.5cm (25 7/8" x 19 7/8"), Accurate
Topic
Costume\Headgear\Hat
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Mustache
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Beard
Costume\Dress Accessory\Eyeglasses\Sunglasses
Rick Danko: Male
Rick Danko: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Singer
Rick Danko: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Guitarist
Levon Helm: Male
Levon Helm: Performing Arts\Performer\Actor\Movie actor
Levon Helm: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Percussionist\Drummer
Levon Helm: Grammy
Garth Hudson: Male
Garth Hudson: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Pianist
Garth Hudson: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Organist
Richard Manuel: Male
Richard Manuel: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Singer
Robbie Robertson: Male
Robbie Robertson: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Songwriter
Robbie Robertson: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Guitarist
Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Time magazine
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Copyright
© Robert Peak
Object number
NPG.78.TC130
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.
Data Source
National Portrait Gallery
Location
Currently not on view