A Look at Portraits with The Jewish Museum

The image above is titled Portrait of Vera List and was created by Larry Rivers (circa 1965). 

Larry Rivers was a visual artist and a jazz musician. He liked to improvise, to create new types of art and music.

Take a closer look at Portrait of Vera List by Larry Rivers (circa 1965) with your child.

Create!

Make your own portrait: Use crayons, pencil, or markers or other materials around the house to create a portrait of your own! 

Explore!

Look at family photos with your child and discuss:

  • Who is in the photo? A friend? A family member?
  • Who took the photo, and why?
  • How is it similar to or different from Larry Rivers' Portrait of Vera List?   

Visit!

Visit The Jewish Museum and see Portrait of Vera List with your family. It is located at 92nd Street and Fifth Avenue along New York's famous Museum Mile.