Object of the Day

Tim Lewis' "Pop Records"

November 26

American artist Tim Lewis created "Pop Records" with watercolor and ink on paper in 1973. Portraits of Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull, Roberta Flack, Carole King, and Harry Nilsson are featured in the work.

Pop Records

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
Artist
Tim Lewis, born 1937
Sitter
Ian Anderson, born 10 Aug 1947
Roberta Flack, born 10 Feb 1937
Carole King, born 1942
Harry Nilsson, 1941 - 1994
Date
1973
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Time magazine
Medium
Watercolor and black and colored ink on paper
Dimensions
Image/Sheet: 27.6 × 29.8cm (10 7/8 × 11 3/4")
Board: 38.4 × 45.9cm (15 1/8 × 18 1/16")
Type
Painting