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Annigoni

British  
/ anniˈɡoːni /

noun

  1. Pietro (ˈpjɛːtro). 1910–88, Italian painter; noted esp for his portraits of President Kennedy (1961) and Queen Elizabeth II (1955 and 1970)

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The Annigoni portrait of the Queen was displayed in schools.

From The Guardian ● Jun. 1, 2012

Italian Painter Pietro Annigoni, 56, wouldn't say who she was, though he did tell a wry tale about his portrait of the lady in London's Upper Grosvenor Gallery.

From Time Magazine Archive

Annigoni had four one-hour sittings with Erhard for this week's cover, painting for ten minutes at a stretch, then letting Erhard rest for five.

From Time Magazine Archive

For three days in mid-December, Annigoni sketched and painted in the President's oval office, for about seven hours each day.

From Time Magazine Archive

Said Norstad of Annigoni: "A no-nonsense kind of pro."

From Time Magazine Archive

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