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John Lennon

John Lennon
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Artist
Daniel Maffia, born 1937
Sitter
John Lennon, 9 Oct 1940 - 8 Dec 1980
Date
1980
Type
Painting
Medium
Pigmented wax, ink and paint on paper
Dimensions
39.1cm x 28.7cm (15 3/8" x 11 5/16"), Accurate
Topic
Costume\Jewelry\Necklace
John Lennon: Male
John Lennon: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Songwriter
John Lennon: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Guitarist
John Lennon: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Singer\Rock singer
John Lennon: Oscar
Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Time magazine; conserved with funds from The Pritzker Traubert Family Foundation
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Object number
NPG.82.TC124
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