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Flip Wilson

Flip Wilson
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Artist
Dugald Stermer, 17 Dec 1936 - 2 Dec 2011
Sitter
Flip Wilson, 8 Dec 1933 - 25 Nov 1998
Date
1971-72
Type
Sculpture
Medium
Wood, light bulbs and paint
Dimensions
45.2cm x 35.6cm (17 13/16" x 14"), Accurate
Topic
Home Furnishings\Lighting Devices\Light bulb
Flip Wilson: Male
Flip Wilson: Performing Arts\Performer\Comedian
Flip Wilson: Performing Arts\Performer\Actor\Television actor
Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Time magazine
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Copyright
© Dugald Stermer
Object number
NPG.78.TC815
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