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Kosovo the Young Europeans
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Kosovo the Young Europeans
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Kosovo the Young Europeans

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.750913.1
Object Type Painting
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium paper, paint (watercolor), ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 16 1/2 in x W 12 1/4 in (31.1 cm x 41.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPainting depicting an outline of Kosovo with various flags decorating the top border including that of the United States. Below the outline is an open present with money coming out. To the right of the present is the title of the painting with the word "Kosovo" painted the country's colors. Work is overlaid above the blue ombre background and paper with painting is matted on another sheet of paper containing inscriptions.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in lower right of obverse: Kosovo the young europeans Inscribed in center of obverse, below the painting: Nxenesi Valon S. Xhafa Inscribed to the right of painting: Tema "Kosova bashl Europiane" SH. M. U. "Nedakoc" KL - 8 te
InscribedInscribed in lower right of obverse: Kosovo
the young
europeans

Inscribed in center of obverse, below the painting: Nxenesi
Valon S. Xhafa

Inscribed to the right of painting: Tema "Kosova bashl Europiane" SH. M. U. "Nedakoc" KL - 8 te
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
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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