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Portrait of President Barack Obama
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Portrait of President Barack Obama
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Portrait of President Barack Obama

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.727307
Object Type Painting
Gifter
Artist (American)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 10/19/2009
Medium canvas, wood, paint, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 20 1/8 in x W 16 in x D 3/4 in (51.1 cm x 40.6 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOil painting portrait depicting President Barack Obama. The President is smiling, wearing a black suit with a white shirt and a blue, white, and black tie. The background is several blended blue shades and the upper right corner has alternating red and white stripes.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in lower right of obverse: [artist's signature] Inscribed on reverse of stretcher: [artist's signature] 10/19/09
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack 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 Status(not entered)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Related Links
An article from about the artist and his artistic process: "Drawing From Memory"