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James Watt

James Watt
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Artist
Mark Hess, born 1954
Sitter
James Gaius Watt, born 31 Jan 1938
Date
1982
Type
Painting
Medium
Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions
51cm x 35.2cm (20 1/16" x 13 7/8"), Accurate
Topic
Costume\Dress Accessory\Eyeglasses
Costume\Dress Accessory\Neckwear\Tie\Necktie
James Gaius Watt: Male
James Gaius Watt: Politics and Government\Cabinet member\Secretary of Interior
Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Time magazine
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Copyright
© Mark Hess
Object number
NPG.84.TC159
Collection Description
In 1978, Time magazine donated approximately eight hundred works of original cover art to the National Portrait Gallery. The museum is dedicated to telling the stories of individuals who have shaped the United States, and the Time Collection—featuring prominent international figures and events—enriches our understanding of the United States in a global context.
En 1978, la revista Time donó a la National Portrait Gallery cerca de 800 obras de arte originales creadas para sus portadas. Nuestro museo se dedica a narrar la historia de figuras que han contribuido a forjar el desarrollo de Estados Unidos, y es así que la Colección Time, que incluye retratos de importantes personalidades internacionales, nos ayuda a comprender mejor a nuestra nación en un contexto global.
Data Source
National Portrait Gallery