June 16, 1961~ Rudolf Nureyev defects from the Soviet Union

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Rudolf Nureyev by Jamie Wyeth

1977 / Oil on canvas / 45”x40” / Private collection

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Pride Month~ June 16

Irving Penn: Born June 16, 1917

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