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Sir Thomas Beecham

Sir Thomas Beecham
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Artist
Boris Chaliapin, 22 Sep 1904 - 18 May 1979
Sitter
Sir Thomas Beecham, 29 Apr 1879 - 8 Mar 1961
Date
1943
Type
Painting
Medium
Gouache and graphite pencil on illustration board
Dimensions
30cm x 27cm (11 13/16" x 10 5/8"), Image
Topic
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Mustache
Music\Sheet music
Costume\Dress Accessory\Neckwear\Tie\Bowtie
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Goatee
Sir Thomas Beecham: Male
Sir Thomas Beecham: Performing Arts\Producer\Impresario
Sir Thomas Beecham: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Conductor
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.TC7
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