Manfred Linus Kreiner - John F. & Jacqueline Kennedy — Élégance présidentielle à La Fortaleza, Porto Rico, 1961

MANFRED LINUS KREINER (1926–2005)

Title: John F. & Jacqueline Kennedy — Presidential Elegance at La Fortaleza, Puerto Rico, December 15, 1961

DESCRIPTION:
On December 15, 1961, President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy were welcomed at La Fortaleza, the official residence of the Governor of Puerto Rico, in San Juan. The presidential couple was greeted by Governor Luis Muñoz Marín and his wife, Inés Mendoza, at an official reception held in their honor during their visit to the island.

Manfred Linus Kreiner (1926–2005) captured an elegant portrait of the presidential couple that evening. John F. Kennedy, dressed in a black tuxedo and bow tie, appears smiling beside Jacqueline Kennedy, who wears a refined evening gown and a magnificent multi-strand pearl necklace. Facing in the same direction, they share a moment of natural rapport. In the background, the candelabras and furnishings of the residence underscore the prestigious nature of the reception. A remarkable photograph bringing together the elegance and charisma of the Kennedy couple at a special moment during their presidency.

PRINT DETAILS:
Size: 20 × 30 cm (7.9 × 11.8 in)
Edition: 1/75
Paper: Genuine ILFORD Lustre paper, 190 gsm, with a lightly satin finish
Process: Black-and-white silver gelatin photographic print
Origin: Made from Manfred Linus Kreiner’s original negative
Finish: Fine white border
Condition: Excellent
Authentication: Print authorized by the photographer’s estate.

DOCUMENTARY PORTFOLIO:
Accompanied by a portfolio devoted to Manfred Linus Kreiner and his historic photographs of the Kennedy presidency.

PACKAGING AND SHIPPING:
The photograph is carefully protected and packaged to ensure its safety during transit.
The photographic artwork is ready to be framed.

*Frame shown for illustrative purposes only; not included.