Portrait of Henry Ford, 1943
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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.
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
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)
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