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Sir Rudolf Bing

Sir Rudolf Bing
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Artist
Henry Koerner, 1915 - 1991
Sitter
Sir Rudolf Bing, 9 Jan 1902 - 2 Sep 1997
Date
1966
Type
Painting
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
46cm x 32.8cm (18 1/8" x 12 15/16"), Accurate
Topic
Home Furnishings\Drape
Costume\Dress Accessory\Neckwear\Tie\Necktie
Sir Rudolf Bing: Male
Sir Rudolf Bing: Performing Arts\Opera house manager
Sir Rudolf Bing: Performing Arts\Producer\Impresario\Opera impresario
Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Time magazine
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Copyright
© Henry Koerner
Object number
NPG.78.TC243
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