Name/Title
Michael YorkEntry/Object ID
2018.33.0073Description
Oil and pencil portrait on canvas board by Tennessee Williams depicting the British actor Michael York. Handwritten on verso, 'Portrait of (actor) Michael York, oil (unvarnished), Tennessee Williams'. York made his Broadway debut in the original production of Williams' play, 'Out Cry', in 1973. It received mostly poor reviews and closed after only ten performances. This portrait pays homage to their working relationship and their lifelong friendship.Type of Painting
PanelArtwork Details
Medium
Oil, Pencil, Canvas PanelCollection
David Wolkowsky CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Williams, TennesseeRole
ArtistDate made
circa 1970 - circa 1979Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroeInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
SignatureLocation
Bottom Right CornerTranscription
TWLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
PencilLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PaintingNomenclature Class
ArtNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Description
Unframed dimensionsHeight
24 inWidth
18 inDimension Description
Framed dimensionsHeight
25-1/2 inWidth
19-1/2 inDepth
3/4 inCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryOverall Condition
Very GoodReason for Exam
Loan Out - OutgoingOverall Condition
Very Good