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Haiti Earthquake Painting
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Haiti Earthquake Painting
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Haiti Earthquake Painting

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.750845
Object Type Painting
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Date 2010
Medium paper, ink, wood, glass
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 18 1/8 in x W 24 in x D 1 3/8 in (46 cm x 61 cm x 3.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionFramed painting depicting a scene from the earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010. In bright colors and bold lines, it depicts houses shaken by the earthquake containing people beside the ground opening up. Figures are depicted on the ground with bright red blood. Frame is yellow-toned wood.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the First Lady's trip to Haiti in April 2010.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Michelle 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
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (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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