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John and Clint Murchison

John and Clint Murchison
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Artist
Bernard Safran, 1924 - 17 Oct 1995
Sitter
Clinton Williams Murchison Jr., 12 Sep 1923 - 30 Mar 1987
John Dabney Murchison, 5 Sep 1921 - 14 Jun 1979
Date
1961
Type
Painting
Medium
Oil on Masonite
Dimensions
61cm x 44.5cm (24" x 17 1/2"), Accurate
Topic
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Seating\Chair
Costume\Dress Accessory\Eyeglasses
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Desk
Exterior\Cityscape
Equipment\Rope\Lasso
Costume\Dress Accessory\Neckwear\Tie\Necktie
Architecture\Building\Empire State Building
Clinton Williams Murchison Jr.: Male
Clinton Williams Murchison Jr.: Business and Finance\Businessperson\Business executive\Oil executive
Clinton Williams Murchison Jr.: Sports and Recreation\Team owner
John Dabney Murchison: Male
John Dabney Murchison: Business and Finance\Businessperson
John Dabney Murchison: Business and Finance\Businessperson\Business executive\Oil executive
Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Time magazine
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Copyright
© Estate of Bernard Safran
Object number
NPG.78.TC605
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