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Robert H. Buckman

Donahue, Thomas, 1948-2012
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Images, Art and Art History, Department of
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2015x-176
Abstract
This is a portrait of Robert H. Buckman in a dark suit and a red decorative tie. His hands are in his pockets as he stands. There are flags of many different countries behind him. The painting is surrounded by a gold frame and has a plaque in the bottom center that reads “Robert H. Buckman / Trustee, benefactor, beloved friend of Rhodes. He established the / Stanley J. Buckman Distinguished Professorship in International Studies,/ the Mertile Buckman Chair in International Studies, the P.K. Sideman / Distinguished Professorship in Political Economy and makes possible the /College’s international recruitment of students. With vision and generosity he / enables Rhodes Students to prepare for leadership roles in the world community. / Dedicated April 18, 1996”. The artist’s signature “TOM DONAHUE ’96” is in red at the bottom right of the piece.
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Artwork photographed and inventoried by the 2015 Summer Art Inventory team in the Visual Resources Center.