Morven Museum & Garden

For 5-6 weeks beginning Monday, April 14th, the elevator in Morven's historic house Museum will be undergoing modernization. During this process, most of the Museum's first floor and the entirety of the second floor will be accessible by stairs only. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Morven Museum & Garden
0

The Kennedys | Portrait of a Family: Photographs by Richard Avedon

JFK Jackie Jpeg copy.JPG

The Kennedys | Portrait of a Family: Photographs by Richard Avedon

August 7 – October 31, 2010

Exhibition Leaders:

Robert J. Michel, CPA
Austin & Ann Starkey
Donald & Susan Wilson

Exhibition Supporter:

Anne Skalka & Associates, CPAs



 

This exhibit from the Smithsonian National Museum of American History provide a behind the scenes look at the legendary first family as seen through the lens of acclaimed fashion photographer Richard Avedon. The exhibit presents twenty-seven photographs taken in January 1961 of the President-elect John F. Kennedy and his young family. The black and white photographs offered a snapshot of the new first family on the brink of Kennedy’s inauguration. Originally completed for a piece in Harper’s Bazaar, only six appeared in the magazine’s February issue. These rarely seen photographs offer an intimate look into the lives of John, Jackie, Caroline and the six-week old John, Jr.