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The Pope In Asia

The Pope In Asia
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Artist
Richard Sparks, born 1944
Sitter
Pope John Paul II, 18 May 1920 - 2 Apr 2005
Date
1981
Type
Painting
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
59.7cm x 42.5cm (23 1/2" x 16 3/4"), Accurate
Topic
Religious\Cross
Printed Material\Map
Costume\Headgear\Religious\Beanie
Pope John Paul II: Male
Pope John Paul II: Literature\Writer\Poet
Pope John Paul II: Literature\Writer\Religious writer
Pope John Paul II: Religion and Spirituality\Clergy\Prelate\Pope
Pope John Paul II: Congressional Gold Medal
Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Time magazine
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Copyright
© Richard Sparks
Object number
NPG.84.TC136
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