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Bo Obama Painting
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Bo Obama Painting
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Bo Obama Painting

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.701425.1
Object Type Painting
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2009
Medium canvas, wood, paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 16 in x W 20 in x D 3/4 in (40.6 cm x 50.8 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPainting depicting Bo Obama walking across grass with a blue leash attached to his collar.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in lower right of obverse: [artist's signature] Inscribed on reverse: [artist's signature] MAL [copyright symbol] '09
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to the First Family during the Obama Administration. It was received through the 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 SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction Status(not entered)
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