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John Edgar Hoover

John Edgar Hoover
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Title
"Me? Even I don't investigate me!"
Artist
Edward Sorel, born 1929
Sitter
John Edgar Hoover, 1 Jan 1895 - 2 May 1972
Date
1971
Type
Drawing
Medium
Lithographic crayon on board
Dimensions
Image: 42.3cm x 31.8cm (16 5/8" x 12 1/2")
Sheet: 50.3cm x 40.5cm (19 13/16" x 15 15/16")
Topic
Exterior
Weapon\Sword
Caricature
Architecture\Building\Capitol\US Capitol
Equipment\Rope
Personal Attribute\Wings
Religious\Halo
Symbols & Motifs\Putti
John Edgar Hoover: Male
John Edgar Hoover: Law and Crime\FBI Director
Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Copyright
© Edward Sorel
Object number
NPG.91.146
Data Source
National Portrait Gallery
Location
Currently not on view
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