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Mauritius - A Haven for Peace and Harmony
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Mauritius - A Haven for Peace and Harmony

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.711789
Object Type Painting
Medium paint, ink, paper
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 40 5/8 in x W 37 1/4 in x D 1 5/8 in (103.2 cm x 94.6 cm x 4.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionWatercolor painting depicting two tropical scenes. On the left there is a depiction of a bay of water with people in the foreground playing instruments, dancing, and fishing, with buildings in the background. On the right there is a depiction of jungle vegetation with curving vines and large green leaves. In the midground there are women farming and in the background there is a doomed building.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's September 2009 visit to the United Nations General Assembly.Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62
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