Portrait of Olsen and Johnson in Three-Quarter Pose

John Sigvand “Ole” Olsen and Harold Ogden “Chic” Johnson were American comedians of vaudeville, radio, stage, motion pictures and television. Olsen and Johnson partnered in 1914 perfecting their comedy during the vaudeville era. Olsen and Johnson were also Broadway sensations most noted for their comedy “Hellzapoppin” that opened in 1938 and would later become a major motion picture. Olsen and Johnson had occasional television appearances later in their career. This three-quarter length pose portrait depicts both men formally dressed. Johnson offers a quaint smile while Olsen remains serious. This portrait is far more standard in contrast to their artistic, "Head on a Platter", portrait also by Hixon and exists in this collection.
Portrait of Olsen and Johnson in Three-Quarter Pose
Inventory
Collection Number
17576
Building
Current Location
Storage Room 303
Floor
Lower Level/Vault
Description
Details
This is a sepia toned print of John Olsen and Harold Johnson.
Artist
Framed
Yes
 - Glass
Width
1 inches
Height
31 inches
Length
25 inches
Donor
Donor Name
James R. and Joyce A. Finely and Charles David and Linda Hixon
Library Owns
No
Permissions
Reproduce the Work in Library publications/publicity, including film or videotape
Yes
Reproduce
Library has Photography Rights
Yes
Photograph
Permit the general public to photograph the work
Yes
Slides/Video