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Curtis Le May and George C. Wallace

Curtis Le May and George C. Wallace
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Artist
Robert Grossman, born 1940
Sitter
Curtis Emerson Le May, 15 Nov 1906 - 1 Oct 1990
George Corley Wallace, 25 Aug 1919 - 13 Sep 1998
Date
1968
Type
Painting
Medium
Paint and watercolor on board
Dimensions
57.8cm x 41.9cm (22 3/4" x 16 1/2"), Accurate
Topic
Symbols & Motifs\Medal
Costume\Dress Accessory\Eyeglasses
Tool
Vehicle\Airplane
Costume\Dress Accessory\Neckwear\Tie\Necktie
George Corley Wallace: Male
George Corley Wallace: Law and Crime\Lawyer
George Corley Wallace: Politics and Government\Presidential candidate
George Corley Wallace: Law and Crime\Person affected by crime
George Corley Wallace: Politics and Government\Governor\Alabama
George Corley Wallace: Politics and Government\State Legislator\Alabama
Curtis Emerson Le May: Male
Curtis Emerson Le May: Politics and Government\Vice-Presidential Candidate
Curtis Emerson Le May: Military and Intelligence\Air Force\Officer\Air Force pilot
Curtis Emerson Le May: Military and Intelligence\Air Force\Officer\Joint Chiefs of Staff
Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Time magazine
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Copyright
© Robert Grossman
Object number
NPG.78.TC804
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