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Lynn Fontanne and Helen Westley -- "Strange Interlude"

Lynn Fontanne and Helen Westley -- "Strange Interlude"
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Artist
Oscar Edward Cesare, 1885 - 1948
Sitter
Lynn Fontanne, 6 Dec 1887 - 30 Jul 1983
Helen Manney Westley, 28 Mar 1875 - 12 Dec 1942
Date
1928
Type
Drawing
Medium
India ink, Chinese white and pencil on paper
Dimensions
Image: 30.8cm x 28.5cm (12 1/8" x 11 1/4")
Sheet: 36.9cm x 33.4cm (14 1/2" x 13 1/8")
Topic
Interior
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Seating\Chair
Costume\Jewelry\Brooch
Costume\Dress Accessory\Eyeglasses
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Seating\Sofa
Cartoon
Helen Manney Westley: Female
Helen Manney Westley: Performing Arts\Performer\Actor
Lynn Fontanne: Female
Lynn Fontanne: Performing Arts\Performer\Actor\Stage actor
Lynn Fontanne: Performing Arts\Performer\Actor\Movie actor
Lynn Fontanne: Performing Arts\Performer\Actor\Television actor
Lynn Fontanne: Presidential Medal of Freedom
Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Valentine Cesare
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Object number
NPG.92.100
Data Source
National Portrait Gallery
Location
Currently not on view