DAVID VON PEIN SAID:
Below is a picture of a remarkable oil painting depicting the assassination of President Kennedy. It was painted by artist Gage Mace in the 1990s and donated to Dallas' Sixth Floor Museum At Dealey Plaza in 2020:
The painting exhibits eye-popping color and detail, but anyone familiar with the positions of the various Dealey Plaza witnesses will immediately spot the flaws in Mr. Mace's otherwise extraordinary piece of artwork (which took him more than four years to complete; see Mr. Mace's webpage HERE).
But even with a few imperfections, I can't stop staring at this amazing painting. Particularly striking and impressive is the attention to detail that artist Mace has given to the many reflections that can be seen in the super-shiny surfaces of the Presidential limousine, including a very detailed reflection of the pergola/shelter structure on the north side of Elm Street. And the reflection that's visible on the trunk of the car of Secret Service agent Clint Hill's head and arm is another nifty touch.
More information concerning this intriguing painting can be found at the links below:
The Sixth Floor Museum interviewed the artist (Gage Mace) in February 2021. Here's a video of that interview:
David Von Pein
October 23, 2021
