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Abraham David Beame

Abraham David Beame
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Artist
Jack Davis, 2 Dec 1924 - 27 Jul 2016
Sitter
Abraham David Beame, 20 Mar 1906 - 10 Feb 2001
Date
1975
Type
Painting
Medium
Watercolor on board
Dimensions
69.9cm x 50.5cm (27 1/2" x 19 7/8"), Accurate
Topic
Equipment\Walking stick\Cane
Costume\Headgear\Hat\Top hat
Caricature
Architecture\Building
Exterior\Cityscape
Costume\Dress Accessory\Neckwear\Tie\Bowtie
Home Furnishings\Drinking vessel\Cup
Abraham David Beame: Male
Abraham David Beame: Politics and Government\Public official\Mayor\New York, NY
Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Time magazine
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Copyright
© Jack Davis
Object number
NPG.78.TC231
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