Portrait of Jan Rubini

Portrait of Jan Rubini
Inventory
Collection Number: 
17566
Building: 
Central Library
Current Location: 
Storage Room 303
Floor: 
Lower Level/Vault
Object Description
Artist: 
Orval Hixon
Artist Dates: 
1884 -1982
Artist Nationality: 
American
Object Type: 
Photograph
Details: 
This is a sepia toned print of Jan Rubini.
Framed: 
Yes
 - Glass
Length: 
25 inches
Width: 
1 inches
Height: 
31 inches
Description: 

Born in Stockholm, Sweden, Jan Rubini was an actor, concert violinist, and composer. He was known for Clancy Street Boys (1943), Bal Tabarin (1952) and Jan Rubini and Orchestra (1937). He stands erect in this photograph in concert attire while holding his violin in ready position. His facial expression appears focused. Although the light that illuminates his face obscures his violin in shadow, one still gets the sense that the expressive potential of this portrait is channeled through his instrument.

Reproduce the Work in Library publications/publicity, including film or videotape: 
Yes
Make slides or videotapes for educational use: 
Yes
Permit the general public to photograph the work : 
Yes