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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Quest for Life II
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Quest for Life II

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.750839
Object Type Painting
Date 2010
Medium canvas, paint (acrylic)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 31 3/4 in x W 37 1/8 in x D 1 in (80.6 cm x 94.3 cm x 2.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionAbstract acrylic painting on canvas. There abstract representations of faces, plants, and leaves throughout the artwork in shades of orange, brown, black, purple, white, red, yellow, and green.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in lower right of obverse: [artist’s signature] Text of Certificate of Authenticity adhered to reverse: Certificat d’Authenticité de l’Artiste Philippe Dodard Nom Guest for Life II Medium Acrylic on Canvas Dimension 22" x 28" Year 2010 [artist’s signature]
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of First Lady Michelle Obama's visit 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 Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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