Corinne Claiborne (Lindy) Boggs

Lindy Boggs
ArtistNed Bittinger
Year2004
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions101.6 cm x 81.3 cm (40 in x 32 in)
LocationUnited States Capitol, Washington D.C.
OwnerUnited States House of Representatives

Corinne Claiborne (Lindy) Boggs is a 2004 oil-on-canvas portrait painting by Ned Bittinger of Congresswoman Lindy Boggs. The portrait hangs in the United States Capitol and is a part of the United States House of Representatives collection.[1][2][3]

History

The painting was first unveiled at a party in New Orleans on September 20, 2004, with Boggs, her daughter Cokie Roberts, and artist Ned Bittinger present.[4] On September 27, 2004, the painting was unveiled in the Rayburn Room inside the United States Capitol. Boggs was present along with her daughter Cokie Roberts, who was the mistress of ceremonies for the presentation. It is displayed in the Lindy Claiborne Boggs Congressional Women’s Reading Room, adjacent to the National Statuary Hall.[5] The room was previously used as the House Speaker's office before the Senate and House wings were added to the Capitol in 1857 and is the same room where President John Quincy Adams died.[5][6] Bittinger included a small replica of the Car of History clock in the portrait, which has been present in the old House Chamber since 1819, to show Boggs' love of history.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Women in Art". Architect of the Capitol. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  2. ^ a b "Corinne Claiborne (Lindy) Boggs". US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  3. ^ "Corinne Claiborne (Lindy) Boggs". npg.si.edu. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  4. ^ Jackson, Ted (2019-09-17). "NO.cokieobit.091819.3". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  5. ^ a b "Boggs on Display". Roll Call. 2004-09-24. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  6. ^ "John Quincy Adams Box Sofa". US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives. Retrieved 2023-10-24.