1970s Painting/Illustration of Yitzhak Rabin By John McClelland

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Here's an interesting vintage 1970s oil painting/illustration on canvas of former Prime Minister of Israel Yitzhak Rabin by noted illustrator John McClelland (1919-2016). I purchased it from his estate/daughter in Savannah, Georgia. At the time, she told me it was painted as a potential cover of Time magazine, but was not used. Measures 12 x 16 inches. Unframed. Excellent condition with a few spots at the top right and the bottom. Lightly signed on the canvas and marked on the reverse "Yitzhak Rabin - (photo - Time)" and "Oil by John McClelland." It is also marked with his artist representation stamp. Guaranteed original and authentic.
This is one of four similar paintings by McClelland that I am listing tonight. The others are President Gerald Ford, Henry Kissinger and Anwar Sadat.
John McClelland was born in Georgia and studied art at the Grand Central School of Art and the Art Career School in New York City. He was an accomplished, successful magazine illustrator whose work first appeared in Collier's in 1947. He later became known for his portraiture, for exhibitions and publication, and was commissioned to paint a portrait of Mrs. John F. Kennedy and her children for Good Housekeeping magazine. His work has also appeared in Woman’s Day, McCall’s, Redbook, American Magazine, This Week, The American Weekly and The Ladies’ Home Journal. He moved to Savannah, Georgia in 1986 and co-founded the Landings Art Association.
Painting will be well protected for shipping. Please ask all questions prior to bidding. Thanks!