Mrs. Nixon Leads the Wyeth Family on a Tour
In this photograph, taken by National Geographic photographer Joseph J. Scherschel on February 19, 1970, First Lady Pat Nixon leads American painter Andrew Wyeth and his family on a private tour of the White House to view art from the White House Collection. Here, First Lady Pat Nixon speaks with Wyeth, his wife Betsy, and one of his sons in the first lady's bedroom. The bed curtains, featuring a yellow-and-floral pattern, were also used in the first lady's bedroom during the Lyndon B. Johnson presidency.
That same day, a 21-work exhibition of Wyeth's work premiered in the East Room of the White House, and President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon hosted a dinner in the State Dining Room in Wyeth's honor. This was the first time at the White House that a reception had been held for a single artist, as well as the first art exhibition featuring a sole living artists work.
- Photographer
- Joseph J. Scherschel
- Date of Work
- February 19, 1970
- Type
- Photograph
- Credit
- White House Historical Association
