Portrait of John F. Kennedy

Object number2003.90.10

Date1968

MediumOil on canvas; Wood

Credit LineGift of John A. O'Cilka

DescriptionOil portrait of a man sitting in a rocking chair, wearing a dark suit and facing towards the left. He is pointing with the index finger of his right hand, and his left hand rests on the chair arm. The chair rests on a deep red floor. In the background, there is a furled U.S. flag against a light blue background, with bright red drapery at far left.Dimensions24 x 17.875 in. (61 x 45.4 cm)
Signed"O.Cilka" Lower right
InscriptionsMarks: Painted label on back of panel "Paint tested genuine canvas panel for artists/No.634 size 18"x 24". Made in USA by M.Grumbacher Inc New York, NY..."
MarksPrinted label on back of panel, see inscription details
Historical NotesJohn M. O'Cilka painted a number of world leaders and politicians later in his career. These are most likely derived from published photos; this picture shows President Kennedy seated in the rocking chair that he kept in his office

Related person John Fitzgerald Kennedy (1917 - 1963)

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