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King Hussein

King Hussein
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Artist
Boris Chaliapin, 22 Sep 1904 - 18 May 1979
Sitter
King Hussein, 14 Nov 1935 - 7 Feb 1999
Date
1956
Type
Painting
Medium
Gouache and graphite pencil on illustration board
Dimensions
44.5cm x 32cm (17 1/2" x 12 5/8"), Image
Topic
Costume\Headgear\Headdress
Exterior
Nature & Environment\Clouds
Weapon\Gun\Rifle
Nature & Environment\Animal\Camel
Symbols & Motifs\Seal
Costume\Dress Accessory\Neckwear\Tie\Necktie
King Hussein: Male
King Hussein: Rulers and Aristocracy\King
King Hussein: Rulers and Aristocracy\King\Jordan
Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Mrs. Boris Chaliapin
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Copyright
© Chris Murphy
Object number
NPG.88.TC33
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