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Mr. President
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Mr. President
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Mr. President

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.685725.1
Object Type Painting
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date January 14, 2009
Medium paint, canvas, wood, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 15 7/8 in x W 20 1/8 in x D 3/4 in (40.3 cm x 51.1 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPainting on stretched canvas depicting President Barack Obama in front of an American Flag. The President is wearing a blue tie and has an American Flag lapel pin on his left.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in lower right of obverse: [author's signature] [copyright symbol]
Certificate of Authenticity removed for object file.
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 StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The 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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