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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
The Artist's Masterpiece--
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

The Artist's Masterpiece--

Artifact ID1973.1.2214
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gifter
Publisher
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 12 5/8 in x W 10 7/8 in (32.1 cm x 27.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man ("Hurd") with paint in front of an easel jumps as a missile ("LBJ") flies through a painting ("The Portrait"). Caption: “The Artist's Masterpiece–”. Artist signature lower right: "Shevchik”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper left: “Monday”.
Historical NoteWhen Lyndon Johnson saw his official White House portrait by Peter Hurd, he said it was the “ugliest thing I ever saw.”
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from the general public to President Johnson during his term in office. It was received by President Johnson, until the President donated it to the Lyndon B Johnson Presidential Library in 1973.
Credit LineGift of Lyndon Baines Johnson
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 189698395)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum. The LBJ Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced Peter Hurd (United States, 1904 - 1984)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Beaver Falls
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