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John Kenneth Galbraith

John Kenneth Galbraith
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Artist
Gerald Scarfe, born 1936
Sitter
John Kenneth Galbraith, 15 Oct 1908 - 29 Apr 2006
Date
1968
Type
Drawing
Medium
Graphite on paper
Dimensions
28.5cm x 21cm (11 1/4" x 8 1/4"), Accurate
Topic
Preparatory sketch
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Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Time magazine
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Copyright
© Gerald Scarfe
Object number
NPG.84.TC108
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