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Mauritius - A Haven for Peace and Harmony
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.711789
Object Type
Painting
Artist
Daniele Hitie
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
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 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 66540607)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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