Pietro Annigoni (1910-1988)
Pietro Annigoni's work ranges from portraits of British royalty, the Shah of Iran and American presidents, to a self-portrait which initially brought world attention to the fast-living Italian painter. Though he was criticized by some as a mimic for adopting a wide range of styles in his portraits and drawings, Annigoni's work has been featured in Museums from Florence to Brooklyn. TIME first called on Annigoni to produce the 1961 Man of the Year cover of President John Kennedy. His sober, almost grim portrait of the young President was criticized by many readers who saw Kennedy as cheerful and charismatic, but the artist stood by his vision, saying simply: "I've seen the man at work."
PHOTO BY PICTORIAL PARADE