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Bill Beckley's 1969 Photographic Self-Portrait as George Washington

artist · 2026-04-22

Bill Beckley created a photographic self-portrait titled "Myself as Washington" in 1969. The work measures 21 by 17 inches. Tony Sharfrazi Gallery represents the image. The photograph was documented on artcritical's website on July 4, 2010. This piece presents the artist embodying the first U.S. president. Beckley's conceptual approach merges historical reference with personal identity. The gallery's courtesy indicates their involvement with the artwork's presentation. The entry was posted at 7:47 PM.

Key facts

  • Bill Beckley created "Myself as Washington" in 1969
  • The work is a photograph measuring 21 x 17 inches
  • Tony Sharfrazi Gallery is credited with courtesy
  • The entry was posted on July 4, 2010 at 7:47 pm
  • The work was featured on artcritical.com
  • The photograph is a self-portrait as George Washington
  • The entry was filed under no specific category
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Artists

  • Bill Beckley

Institutions

  • Tony Sharfrazi Gallery
  • artcritical

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