Jackie at JFK's Inauguration

Title: Jackie at JFK's Inauguration
Size: 48x32 in.
Year: 2023
Location: West Palm Beach, FL, USA
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
SOLD to a private collector

Jackie, seen through history's lens

On a bitterly cold January 20, 1961, Jackie Kennedy witnessed her husband, JFK, sworn in as the 35th president of the United States. It was the first presidential inauguration televised in color, though Jackie's TV-shaped sunglass lenses reflect the black-and-white camera feed that most Americans saw.

Inside the Art: The Story Behind Jackie at JFK's Inauguration

The painting is the result of hours of research, including the discovery that Jackie's iconic pillbox hat and coat were actually tan, not blue, as commonly remembered. The blue background symbolizes that common misconception.

Like the other paintings in the series, the final touch is a glossy spot varnish over the lenses so they shine as they would in real life.

Why Buy Jackie at JFK's Inauguration:

• A researched moment in history
  Corrects a common misconception about the color of Jackie's inauguration-day outfit.
• Part of an ongoing series
  One entry in my portraits of Jackie traveling the world through her iconic sunglasses.
• Signature finishing detail
  A glossy spot varnish over the lenses adds shine and realism.