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Peintres Haïtiens
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Peintres Haïtiens
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Peintres Haïtiens

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.750406
Object Type Book
Author (Haitian)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2000
Medium paper (printer, cardboard), ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 1/4 in x W 10 in x D 11 3/4 in (3.2 cm x 25.4 cm x 29.8 cm )

Physical DescriptionHardcover coffee table book written in French with cover depicting the painting Les Oiseaux Noirs by Hector Hyppolite. It is a painting of a woman sitting on the ground with child in her lap. In front of her is another child with angel wings. In the background are two birds flying in a sky with fluffy clouds and a little bit of blue between the clouds.
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
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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