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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Age of Pericles?
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Age of Pericles?

Artifact ID1965.28.103
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1907 - 1982)
Publisher ()
Gifter
Date 1965
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper, mounted
DimensionsOverall H 22 in x W 18 in (55.9 cm x 45.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ in a cowboy hat and Greek attire looks at a scroll ("Arts Bill--Painting Sculpture Architecture Literature Music Drama") and smiles. Other scrolls ("America the Beautiful") are under his arm. Washington D.C. landmarks are in the background. Caption reads: "Age of Pericles?". Artist signature lower left: "Burck 1965 Chicago Sun Times."
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across bottom: "To L.B.J. with best wishes for the American Renaissance. from Jacob Burck"
Historical NoteAs a part of the Great Society programs, Lyndon Johnson signed the National Foundation for the Arts and Humanities Act on September 29, 1965, which founded the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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 Baines Johnson Library and Museum 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)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
Washington
Place of Publication
Chicago
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