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'''''Eventually They Discovered That J.F.K. Was, in Fact, a Firearm''''' is a painting by [[Marilyn Manson]]. It depicts a portrait of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, with the body of a rifle.
 
'''''Eventually They Discovered That J.F.K. Was, in Fact, a Firearm''''' is a painting by [[Marilyn Manson]]. It depicts a portrait of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, with the body of a rifle.
  
==Properties==
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== Properties ==
 
* 30" × 22"
 
* 30" × 22"
 
* Watercolor
 
* Watercolor
  
==Trivia==
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== Trivia ==
*The painting's title hints at a reference of Kennedy's iconic status in US history, making decisions and events he was a part of as a "firearm" for conflict (Cold War and Cuban Missle Crisis).  
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* The painting's title hints at a reference of Kennedy's iconic status in US history, making decisions and events that he was a part of as a "firearm" for conflict (Cold War and Cuban Missile Crisis).
*The title may also reflect the asassination that befell him on November 23, 1963 when he was shot in the head by Lee Harvey Oswald (whom is referenced in the song [[Narcissus Narcosis]].
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* The title may also reflect the assassination that befell him on November 22, 1963 when he was shot in the head by Lee Harvey Oswald (whom is referenced in the song "[[Target Audience (Narcissus Narcosis)]]").
*This painting is not the only piece of work that Manson has referenced or used John Kennedy as an inspiration and focus point. Other instances include themes and songs from [[Holy Wood]] such as [["President Dead"]], [[Mechanical Animals]]' songs [[Posthuman]] (referencing Jackie O.) and [[Coma White]] (with Manson portraying an eerily similar character that is shot in the back of an open convertible in the music video, just as Kennedy was in November of 1963).
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[[Category: Marilyn Manson Paintings]]
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== See also ==
[[Category: Paintings exhibited in The Celebritarian Corporation Gallery of Fine Art exhibition]]
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* [[References to John F. Kennedy in Marilyn Manson's music]]
[[Category: Paintings exhibited in the Space 39 Modern & Contemporary Gallery Exhibition]]
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[[Category:Marilyn Manson paintings]]
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[[Category:Paintings exhibited in The Celebritarian Corporation Gallery of Fine Art exhibition]]
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[[Category:Paintings exhibited in the Space 39 Modern & Contemporary Gallery Exhibition]]

Latest revision as of 16:16, 23 January 2024

Eventually They Discovered That J.F.K. Was, in Fact, a Firearm

Eventually They Discovered That J.F.K. Was, in Fact, a Firearm is a painting by Marilyn Manson. It depicts a portrait of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, with the body of a rifle.

Properties[edit]

  • 30" × 22"
  • Watercolor

Trivia[edit]

  • The painting's title hints at a reference of Kennedy's iconic status in US history, making decisions and events that he was a part of as a "firearm" for conflict (Cold War and Cuban Missile Crisis).
  • The title may also reflect the assassination that befell him on November 22, 1963 when he was shot in the head by Lee Harvey Oswald (whom is referenced in the song "Target Audience (Narcissus Narcosis)").

See also[edit]