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George Orwell

George Orwell
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Artist
R. B. Kitaj, 29 Oct 1932 - 21 Oct 2007
Sitter
George Orwell, 1903 - 1950
Date
1983
Type
Drawing
Medium
Pastel on paper
Dimensions
77.6cm x 50.7cm (30 9/16" x 19 15/16"), Accurate
Topic
Weapon\Gun
Costume\Headgear\Helmet
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Mustache
Human Figures\Soldier
Costume\Dress Accessory\Neckwear\Tie\Necktie
George Orwell: Male
George Orwell: Literature\Writer
George Orwell: Literature\Writer\Novelist
George Orwell: Literature\Writer\Essayist
Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Time magazine
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Copyright
© Estate of R. B. Kitaj
Object number
NPG.86.TC22
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