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Tony Bennett’s painting God Is Love, inspired by Duke Ellington’s pink roses, is part of the National Portrait Gallery’s permanent collection in Washington, D.C.
Updated August 4, 2023 – When the great singer, entertainer, and artist, Tony Bennett passed away in July, we were reminded of this painting and quote featured in a past issue of FLOWER magazine.
—Tony Bennett
Photograph by Leisa Cole | Painting ©1996 Tony Bennett/Benedetto | Black and white photo: Everett Collection