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President Johnson portrait rejection sparks mixed art debate
Art critic Buchwald argues Johnson acted with judgment in rejecting Peter Hurd’s commissioned portrait. He notes the president’s image as seen in photos and suggests alternative poses and symbols, while defending the president’s taste and urging a new, more fitting painting.
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Buchwald
Johnson
Peter Hurd
Hurd
Democration Cavernare
Mr. Hurd
Capitol
Senate
House of Representatives
Bobby Kennedy
Lou Harris
George Gallup
L.B.J. Ranch
Pedernales River