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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Portrait of a Vision
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Portrait of a Vision

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.729314
Object Type Painting
Date October 1, 2009
Medium paint (oil, acrylic), canvas, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 51 1/2 in x W 41 1/4 in (104.8 cm x 130.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPainting on canvas depicting President and Mrs. Obama side-by-side in front of a pale green background. The president is wearing a brown suit, green collared shirt, and teal tie. Mrs. Obama is wearing a sparkly green suit with a lighter green trim. Both President and Mrs. Obama are smiling.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in lower right of obverse: [artist's signature] 2009 Inscribed on reverse: "PorTraiT of a Vision" "ReTrato de una visión" canvas 48x36 in oil/acrylic Mayda Arguelles del Pino OcTober 1, 2009 Para Michelle Obama [artist's signature]
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to First Lady Michelle Obama 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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