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Artist
Scott Duncan, born 1944
Sitter
Jerry Vernon Wilson, born 23 Mar 1928
Date
1970
Type
Painting
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
61.6cm x 46.3cm (24 1/4" x 18 1/4"), Accurate
Topic
Costume\Headgear\Hat\Police
Human Figures\Policeman
Costume\Dress Accessory\Neckwear\Tie\Necktie
Jerry Vernon Wilson: Male
Jerry Vernon Wilson: Law and Crime\Police\Police officer
Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Time magazine
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Object number
NPG.78.TC819
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.
