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Elton John

Elton John
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Artist
Don Weller, born 1937
Sitter
Elton Hercules John, born 1947
Date
1975
Type
Drawing
Medium
Ink and cut paper on paperboard
Dimensions
50.1cm x 50.8cm (19 3/4" x 20"), Accurate
Topic
Music\Musical instrument\Piano
Costume\Dress Accessory\Eyeglasses\Sunglasses
Elton Hercules John: Male
Elton Hercules John: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Singer
Elton Hercules John: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Pianist
Elton Hercules John: Oscar
Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Time magazine
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Copyright
© Don Weller
Object number
NPG.78.TC470
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