Jacqueline Onassis
June 5, 1968
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gelatin silver print with applied color
Dimensions
image/sheet: 24.6 × 18.1 cm (9 11/16 × 7 1/8 in.)
Classification
Photograph
Department
CPH
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund
Accession Number
2015.208.19
Art Historical Context
**Jacqueline Onassis a captivating gelatin silver print with applied color from June 5, 1968, captures the elegance of one of the 20th century's most figures. Created by an photographer of the era, this 9 11/16 × 7 1/8-inch image exemplifies mid-century photographic portraiture, where black-and-white gelatin silver prints—known for their sharp detail and tonal range—were enhanced with hand-applied color. This technique, popular in the 1960s, bridged the gap between stark monochrome realism and vibrant painterly expression, adding a personal, almost intimate touch to the subject. Dated to a pi...
About the Artist
American 20th Century
"American 20th Century" is the designation used by major institutions such as the National Gallery of Art (NGA) for anonymous and unidentified artists active in the United States during the twentieth century. The artist's personal identity, early life, and training remain undocumented, reflecting the challenges of attribution for unattributed works from this era. No specific teachers, art schools,...