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Abe Fortas

Abe Fortas
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Artist
Louis S. Glanzman, 1922 - 2013
Sitter
Abe Fortas, 19 Jun 1910 - 6 Apr 1982
Date
1968
Type
Painting
Medium
Tempera, paper and photo on board
Dimensions
31.1cm x 23.2cm (12 1/4" x 9 1/8"), Accurate
Topic
Printed Material
Architecture\Building\Supreme Court
Costume\Dress Accessory\Neckwear\Tie\Necktie
Abe Fortas: Male
Abe Fortas: Law and Crime\Lawyer
Abe Fortas: Law and Crime\Judge\Justice\US Supreme Court Justice
Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Time magazine
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Copyright
© Louis Glanzman
Object number
NPG.78.TC383
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