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

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

• 30" × 22"
• Watercolor

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).
• The title may also reflect the assassination 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.
• 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).
• Kennedy is seen in the music video for Personal Jesus.