Mrs. Kennedy Goes Abroad [ILLUSTRATED] (Hardcover)

by Jacqueline Duheme (Illustrator), John Kenneth Galbraith (Introduction), Vibhuti Patel (Author)

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When President and Mrs. Kennedy traveled to Paris in 1961, French artist Jacqueline Duheme painted scenes from the trip and also of Jackie's later trip to India, Pakistan, Rome, and London. Now 25 color paintings and 20 b&w line drawings are collected in this charming volume, along with 35 b&w photos.

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Jacqueline Kennedy - American icon and inimitable symbol of strength and beauty. Her majestic elegance is captured in this delightful gift book, Mrs. Kennedy Goes Abroad, by French painter, illustrator, and lifelong friend of the First Lady, Jacqueline Duheme.

When President and Mrs. Kennedy traveled to Paris in 1961 Mme Duheme began painting scenes from their historic trip. These intricate miniatures impressed President Kennedy, and so Mme Duheme offered the series as a gift. Delighted, Mrs. Kennedy, who herself always enjoyed painting as a pastime, invited Mme Duheme to visit her at the White House and in Cape Cod.

Later, upon Jacqueline's request, Mme Duheme accompanied the First Lady and her sister Princess Lee Radziwill on their diplomatic tour through India and Pakistan via Rome. From a visit with the pope at the Vatican to a walk through Nehru's gardens, from a camel ride in Karachi to lunch with Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace, Mme Duheme illustrated the unforgettable moments of the trip.

Now in Mrs. Kennedy Goes Abroad, these exquisite watercolors are published for the first time--along with line drawings, photographs from Mme Duheme's collection, and nostalgic text drawn from the recollections and reportage of the time. Also included is an introduction by John Kenneth Galbraith, who was a personal friend of Mrs. Kennedy's and, as ambassador to India, accompanied her on her 1962 trip.

Beautifully designed and printed, this intimate portrait is a treasure for all those who appreciate the style and grace of the Kennedy era.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Artisan; illustrated edition edition (September 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1579651232
• ISBN-13: 978-1579651237
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #872,111 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful book for Jackie fans, April 4, 2000

By	Katie S (USA) - See all my reviews

"Mrs. Kennedy Goes Abroad" is a beautiful book. The illustrations are lovely to look at, and the book is fun to read. A good choice for anyone to add to their library; especially recommended for those interested in the Kennedys and Jackie in particular. Evokes the fun mood of Jackie's scrapbook written with her sister Lee, "One Special Summer".

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An adult picture book, March 13, 2000

By	C. Henderson (Long Beach, CA) - See all my reviews

This book has wonderful pictures that captures the "facts" from actual photographs and transforms them into scenes of "fantasy". I really enjoyed the background information that accompanies each picture. A real treat of Jackie fans.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For Fashionistas Who Like to Travel, November 15, 2001

By	style court (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews

Mrs. Kennedy Goes Abroad is an adorable little book filled with colorful Fauvist-like illustrations. Anyone who likes Laura Stoddart's simple-chic illustrations for Kate Spade will probably enjoy it. Fans of the recent exhibition at the Met that highlighted Jackie's White House clothes may appreciate it too. The commentary is kept to a minimum and black and white photos from Mrs. Kennedy's travels are included, but the focus is on French artist Duheme's amusing miniature paintings that capture Jackie in all those great pink sleeveless dresses and crisp suits in Paris, India, London and Italy.

As a side note: Duheme and Jacqueline Kennedy became friends who shared similar painting styles, and Duheme was invited to Cape Cod to give the First Lady an art lesson.