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Portrait of Henry Ford, 1943

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Artifact Overview

Henry Ford endured perhaps the most difficult year of his life in 1943. Edsel Ford, his only child, passed away that May. Though their relationship had grown strained through the years, Henry was devastated by Edsel's death. His decision to succeed his son as Ford Motor Company's president further strained Henry's already fragile health.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Painting (Visual work)

Date Made

1943

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

43.142.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Canvas
Oil paint (Paint)

Technique

Oil painting (Technique)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 46.25 in (Frame Height)
Width: 40.25 in (Frame width)
Depth: 2.25 in (Frame depth)
Height: 37.25 in (Opening Height)
Width: 31.25 in (Opening Width)

Portrait of Henry Ford, 1943