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Chester William Nimitz

Chester William Nimitz
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Artist
Boris Chaliapin, 22 Sep 1904 - 18 May 1979
Sitter
Chester William Nimitz, 24 Feb 1885 - 20 Feb 1966
Date
c. 1942
Type
Drawing
Medium
Pencil on board
Dimensions
15.2cm x 14cm (6" x 5 1/2"), Accurate
Topic
Costume\Headgear\Military
Chester William Nimitz: Male
Chester William Nimitz: Education and Scholarship\Administrator\University administrator\University trustee
Chester William Nimitz: Military and Intelligence\Navy\Officer\Admiral
Chester William Nimitz: Politics and Government\Diplomat\Ambassador\United Nations
Chester William Nimitz: Military and Intelligence\Navy\Officer\World War II
Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Helcia Chaliapin and Irina Chaliapin Murphy
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Object number
NPG.89.TC4
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